Winter Trivia

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The first day of the winter season is called ________ and is on ______ this year.

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Winter solstice / Dec. 21

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The Winter Olympics is a major sporting event that takes place in winter. This competition is held every ___ years.

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4

Front

Who is the mythical figure that was said to be responsible for winter’s icy and freezing conditions?

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Jack Frost

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Which industry is responsible for most of the temporary job hiring in winter? Options: Computer, Retail, Construction, Government

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Retail

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Ice hockey is a popular winter sport. The biggest professional ice hockey championship is _________.

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The Stanley Cup

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What is the name for trees that stay green all winter?

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Coniferous

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Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?

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Dr. Suess

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What is the biggest snowflake ever recorded?

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10 centimeters across

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Where does the International Hair Freezing Contest take place every February?

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The Yukon, Canada

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When was ski ballet an official Olympic sport?

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From 1988 - 1992