Winter Trivia

The first day of the winter season is called ________.

• Winter solstice
• Winter equinox
• No specific name

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

• 2
• 4
• 6
• Varies

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

• Santa Claus
• Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer
• Uncle Sam
• Jack Frost

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

• The Super Bowl
• The Stanly Cup
• Wimbeldon
• The World Series

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What is the biggest snowflake ever recorded?

• 1 inch across

• 10 centimeters across

• 1 meter across

• 1 millimeter across

How often do the Winter Olympics take place?

• every year

• every 2 years

• every 3 years

• every 4 years

How many points does a snowflake usually have?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

Who is the mythical figure who is said to be responsible for winter's icy and freezing conditions?

• Uncle Sam

• Jack Frost

• the Abominable Snowman

• Frosty the Snowman

What is the championship of NHL ice hockey called?

• The Super Bowl

• Wimbeldon

• The World Series

• The Stanley Cup

Cape Girardeau County Missouri received a record snowfall on February 25, 1979. How much snow fell?

• 6 inches (half a foot)

• 12 inches (1 foot)

• 18 inches (1 and a half feet)

• 24 inches (2 feet)