Random 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

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

• Palm

• Coniferous

• Deciduous

• Cedar

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

Buddy says, "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and . . ."

• Gum drops

• Candy necklaces

• Syrup

• cotton candy

Members of the Jewish faith celebrate this holiday in December.

• Ramadan

• Diwali

• Passover

• Hanukkah

What is the name of the African-American celebration that takes place in December, and is based on the harvest festival traditions of West and Southeast African nations?

• Christmas

• Kwanzaa

• Feast of the Assumption

• Dusshera

In the winter, what do some cities use instead of road salt, to make roads less slippery?

• beet juice

• popcorn

• citric acid

• ground barley