Winter Trivia – Multiple Choice

What is the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere called?

• Equinox

• Winter Solstice

• Midwinter

• Frost Eve

What is the term for the shortest day of the year?

• Winter Solstice

• Polar Night

• Frost Day

• Solstice Point

Which U.S. state typically receives the most snowfall annually?

• Vermont

• Minnesota

• Colorado

• Alaska

What is the scientific name for falling ice crystals?

• Snow crystals

• Ice pellets

• Frost shards

• Winter particulates

What weather phenomenon is measured with the Fujita Scale?

• Blizzards

• Tornadoes

• Ice storms

• Hailstorms

What is the fear of snow called?

• Cryophobia

• Chionophobia

• Nivophobia

• Pagophobia

The largest snowflake ever recorded was said to measure over:

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

• 20 inches

• 5 inches

The winter solstice usually occurs around:

• December 15

• December 21

• December 28

• November 10

In what country did the Christmas tree tradition begin?

• France

• Germany

• Sweden

• Denmark

In The Twelve Days of Christmas, the gift on the 5th day is:

• Five golden rings

• Five calling birds

• Five turtle doves

• Five swans a-swimming