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 every ___ years.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 3

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

• Palm

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

• Cedar

Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? 

• Charles Dickens
• J.K. Rowling
• Dr. Suess
• Dr. Phil

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What is the name of the Grinch's dog? 

• Pete
• Sam
• Max
• Bud

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How do you say Merry Christmas in Spanish?

• Joyeux Noel

• Feliz Navidad

• Buenos Dias

• Hola Mi Amigo

Which industry is responsible for most of the temporary job hiring in winter?

• Computer

• Government

• Construction

• Retail

What is the biggest snowflake ever recorded?

• 1 inch across

• 10 centimeters across

• 1 meter across

• 1 millimeter across

What is the coldest temperature recorded on Earth?

• -102 ^oC

• -58 ^oC

• -71 ^oC

• -89 ^oC

Name the character played by Macaulay Culkin in the film 'Home Alone'"

• Kevin McCallister

• Buzz McCallister

• Brad Taylor

• Mark Taylor