Christmas & New Year's
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Congratulations! You got the easiest question!
What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
Thanks for sharing!
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Why was Martin Luther King Jr. so famous?
He was a key figure in the American civil rights movement of the 1960s.
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What temperature does it have to be in order for it to snow?
32 degrees Fahrenheit
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Congratulations! You got the second easiest question in the game!
Tell us your best winter-themed joke!
(or any good joke...)
Let's keep going....
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Name 5 winter sports :)
Nice Work!
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True or False?
Santa's journey is tracked across the globe on live TV.
True!
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been doing it since 1958!
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What speech did King give in 1963 that called for an end to segregation and racism in the United States?
"I Have a Dream"
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True or False?
This is an image of a snowflake.
True!
This shape is known as a "hollow column" and forms in medium cold (23F or -5C) with low-moderate humidity.
200
True or False?
It NEVER snows in Hawaii.
False
In higher elevation areas such as volcanic peaks, it can indeed snow in the winter time.
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What are hockey pucks made of?
A. Rubber
B. Stone
C. Plastic
A. Rubber (Vulcanized, to be specific)
Fun fact: they are frozen before each game to reduce friction!
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What is this a photo of? (What event and where it is)
New's Year's Eve
The ball drop in New York City
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When did Martin Luther King Jr Day become a federal holiday?
A. 1986
B. 1960
C. 2001
A. 1986
The campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a federal holiday started shortly after King's assassination in 1968
Fun fact:
The holiday is meant to:
- Honor King's life and legacy
- Encourage Americans to volunteer to improve their communities
- Remember King and the cause he stood for
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What is the scientific name of someone who studies atmospheric data and forecasts the weather?
A. Weatherologist
B. Meteorologist
C. Atmospheric Data Analysist
B. Meteorologist
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How many climbers have made it to the top of Mt. Everest in winter?
A. 26
B. 18
C. 15
C. 15
Fun Fact: In total, 34 expeditions have attempted to summit Everest in the winter, with only five being successful.
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What year will the next winter Olympics be held?
(Double the points if you know where it will be)
2026 in Italy!
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Which country is the last to welcome in the new year?
A. Japan
B. American Samoa
C. South Africa
B. American Samoa
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Who did King take his inspiration from to advocate for nonviolent protests?
Hint: He is bald, has glasses, and helped India gain its independence from Britain
Mahatma Gandhi
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What has been the coldest temperature recorded in Logan, UT?
A. -9 in 1960
B. -16 in 2023
C. -25 in 1924
C. -25 in 1924
What's the coldest you can remember experiencing?
400
Which country holds the world record for the highest snowfall in a year?
A. USA
B. Russia
C. Canada
A. USA
Mt. Baker in Washington, USA received 95 ft in the 1998-1999 season
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What sport is this?
Curling
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In regard to Chinese New Year....
Why does it land on a different day every year?
It is based on the lunar calendar.
Fun Fact: It is also called The Spring Festival because it is held at the beginning of spring (according to the lunisolar calendar), which is considered the start of the year.
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How many times was King jailed?
A. 5
B. 16
C. 29
C. 29
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Which state is the warmest during the winter?
Florida
Miami stays in the 70 to 80 range
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When does winter start in the southern hemisphere?
June 1st
(and it lasts until August 31st)
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What are the two ski resorts we have around here?
Hint: one is over by Bear Lake and the other is in Richmond
Beaver Mountain and Cherry Peak
