Saints & Snow Trivia

During what month, which in part commemorates a miraculous snowfall in Rome, Italy, is the Feast of Our Lady of the Snows celebrated?

• June

• July

• August

• September

How many sides does every snowflake have?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 12

What island nation, averaging 3,000 inches of snow a year, is considered the snowiest country in the world?

• Iceland

• Japan

• Greenland

• Madagascar

During which Scriptural event does an angel whose clothing is described as being as white as snow appear?

• The Resurrection

• The Nativity

• Creation

• Baptism of the Lord

What is the word for fear of snow?

• Frigusphobia

• Albaphobia

• Hiemsphobia

• Chionophobia

What is the name of the longest night of the year which marks the start of winter.

• Winter Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• December Solstice

What substance does a county in Wisconsin use instead of salt as an eco-friendly snow melt?

• Cheese Brine

• Pickle Juice

• Beet Juice

• Brewing Waste

What country hosts the International Hair Freezing Contest every year?

• Norway

• Russia

• Canada

• Switzerland

Who is the patron saint of snow?

• St. Isadore

• St. Eulalia

• St. Sebastian

• St. Agatha

How tall was the world record tallest snowman?

• 122 feet

• 41 feet

• 237 feet

• 26 feet