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What season has the shortest days of the year?

Winter

100

What is the name of the natural light display in Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in the polar regions?

Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights

100

Where was the first Winter Olympics held?

Chamonix, France

100

What winter character represents frost and cold air in folklore?

Jack Frost

100

What winter drink was called “cozycore”?

Hot Chocolate

200

What was one reason people celebrated winter festivals long ago?

To bring hope during dark, cold months

200

Snowflakes form from ice crystals that are generally in what shape?

Hexagonal

200

What winter do you go down a snowy hill REALLY fast.

Tobogganing

200

What creature from European folklore appears during winter to scare children into behaving?

Krampus

200

What winter clothing item is often oversized for style (and sometimes warmth)?

Hoodies

300

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree?

Germany

300

Why does snow crunch when you walk on it in very cold weather?

Ice crystals are breaking

300

Where did speed skating originate?

the Netherlands

300

Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Tom Hanks

300

What app made winter “photo dumps” popular?

Instagram

400

What natural event marks the official start of winter?

The winter solstice

400

How many times does the winter solstice happen each year?

Twice annually: Once in the Northern Hemisphere around December 21 or 22, and once in the Southern Hemisphere around June 20 or 21. 

400

In what year did the first official sled race take place?

1883

400

What is the name of the main villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?

Oogie Boogie

400

What phrase means staying home to relax instead of going out?

“Staying in” or “canceling plans”

500

In Russia, children are not given presents on Christmas Day but on which other day?

New Year’s Day

500

What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by snow either permanently or temporarily?

23 percent

500

What’s the best thing to do when you see corn snow?

Grab your skis (Skiers prize it when they can’t get fresh powder.)

500

In the movie Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend?

Hermey

500

What was the most popular New Year’s resolution in 2024?

Improving fitness/exercising more