Cold Songs
He sings:
On lonely nights I start to fade
(On lonely nights I start to fade)
Her love is a thousand miles away
(Her love is a thousand miles away)
Memories made in the coldest winter
Goodbye my friend will I ever love again
Memories made in the coldest winter
Kanye West
Celebrated on December 25th, people of the Christian religion celebrate this holiday as the birth of Jesus Christ, their savior.
Christmas
In this movie, Elsa causes an eternal winter and freezes all of Arandale.
Frozen
The colors of this holiday are black, red and green; black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle. Therefore there is one black candle, three red, and three green candles. These are the mishumaa saba (the seven candles) and they represent the seven principles.
Kwanzaa
In what famous area of New York City is there a huge New Year's Eve party that is televised around the world?
Times Square
Singer of "Come Winter" off the album "Room for Improvement."
Drake
An eight day Jewish festival that commemorates the re-dedication of a temple after it was destroyed. Legend says that a small amount of oil miraculously lasted eight days, hence the eight lights used to symbolize this holiday.
Hanukkah
"Winter is coming" is a phrase from this legendary HBO series.
Game of Thrones
In recent years, it has become tradition to look ridiculous and wear...
an ugly holiday sweater!
We celebrate the New Year on January 1st because we use a solar calendar, which tracks a solar year as 365.25 days. Some cultures (Chinese) and religions (Hinduism and Islam) mark time by following the phases of the moon. This is called a _________ calendar.
lunar
This Disney character sings "the cold never bothered me anyway..."
Elsa
A seven-day festival that celebrates African heritage and is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. Each day honors a particular principle from the Swahili language, starting with Umoja, meaning unity, and ending in Imani, meaning faith.
Kwanzaa
This famous children's book featuring a small African American boy named Peter who explores the wonders of snow in Brooklyn, was one of the first US children's books to feature a main character of color.
The Snowy Day (1962)
The candleholder in Hanukkah is called a...
menora
It is common for people to set goals for themselves at the start of a new year. These are called _____________.
resolutions
Well the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since w'eve no place to go,
__________ ___ ________
__________ ___ ________
__________ ___ ________
Let it snow
Let it snow
Let it snow
On January 6th, Christian people in Latin America celebrate this day, which commemorates when three special guests arrived to give presents to the Baby Jesus after his birth. The night before, children leave grass for the camels of the three wise men and when they wake up, they receive a gift, just as Jesus did.
Three Kings Day (El Dia de los Tres Reyes Magos)
For the Hopi Indians (from the US southwest), one of their most important ceremonies is Soyal, their winter solstice celebration. According to Hopi legend, the kachinas, spirits, come from the mountains to bring this back to the earth.
The sun
In what holiday is the "dreidel" a tradition?
Hanukkah
In many Latin American countries, a tradition on New Year's is to eat 12 of this fruit as it is supposed to bring good luck in the coming year.
grapes
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
We're happy tonight
Walking in a ___________ ____________
Winter Wonderland
This holiday occurs today in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the day with the fewest hours of daylight. In ancient times, people depended on keeping close track of the seasons, and this day was one to feast and prepare for the long winter ahead. It is celebrated by people of many cultures and religions.
The Winter Solstice
This beast, also known as the abominable snowman, is a being which is associated with the eternal cold and snow of the Himalaya Mountains. This being is said to reside in the mountainous area which stretches from Nepal to Tibet.
The yeti
In many Latin American Christian households, people celebrate the night before Christmas with a feast, singing, and dancing. This night is called...
Noche Buena
What places on earth celebrate the New Year LAST?
Baker Island, Howland Island