History
What season has the shortest days of the year?
Winter
What is the name of the natural light display in Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in the polar regions?
Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights
Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
Chamonix, France
What winter character represents frost and cold air in folklore?
Jack Frost
What winter drink was called “cozycore”?
Hot Chocolate
What was one reason people celebrated winter festivals long ago?
To bring hope during dark, cold months
Snowflakes form from ice crystals that are generally in what shape?
Hexagonal
What winter do you go down a snowy hill REALLY fast.
Tobogganing
What creature from European folklore appears during winter to scare children into behaving?
Krampus
What winter clothing item is often oversized for style (and sometimes warmth)?
Hoodies
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree?
Germany
Why does snow crunch when you walk on it in very cold weather?
Ice crystals are breaking
Where did speed skating originate?
the Netherlands
Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?
Tom Hanks
What app made winter “photo dumps” popular?
What natural event marks the official start of winter?
The winter solstice
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.
In what year did the first official sled race take place?
1883
What is the name of the main villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?
Oogie Boogie
What phrase means staying home to relax instead of going out?
“Staying in” or “canceling plans”
In Russia, children are not given presents on Christmas Day but on which other day?
New Year’s Day
What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by snow either permanently or temporarily?
23 percent
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.)
In the movie Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend?
Hermey
What was the most popular New Year’s resolution in 2024?
Improving fitness/exercising more