Feeling Flaky
What is the actual color of a snowflake?
Translucent.
What is the phenomenon of freezing rain called?
Ice storm.
In what country did the tradition of the Christmas tree originate?
Germany
What fruit has a type that's called "Winter Banana"?
Apple
What is the ancient stone monument that's aligned with the winter solstice sunset?
Stonehenge
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
What is hypothermia?
When your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat.
What is Yule?
A pagan celebration of the winter solstice, which marks the longest night of the year and therefore the return of the sun.
What is Wassail made of?
What New Zealand bug freezes solid durning winter?
What other planet has snow been observed on?
Mars.
At what temperature can a person begin to see their breath outside?
45 degrees fahrenheit.
What winter holiday lasts nine days in December?
Hanukkah
What fruit is traditionally associated with winter holidays, often found in holiday desserts?
The orange
Is the Earth closer of further away from the Sun during winter?
Closer
What is the color of a snow flower?
Red
What is the average temperature in the North Pole during winter?
-40 degrees fahrenheit.
What holiday starts the day after Christmas and ends the first day of the new year?
Kwanzaa
During hibernation, up to how many days can black bears go without food?
100
What phenomenon causes some areas near the poles to experience 24 hours of darkness in winter?
Polar Night
What phobia is known as an extreame fear of the snow?
Chionophobia.
What is the mean annual temperature at the Polar Plateau in Antarctica?
-72.9 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the name of the winter solstice festival in ancient Rome?
Saturnalia
What is the name of the German cake traditionally eaten in winter?
Stollen.
What's the name of the star commonly referred to as the "Winter Hexagon"?
Sirius.