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Winter/Holiday Trivia

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The average snowflake falls at what speed?

a)

1 mph

b)

2 mph

c)

3 mph

d)

7 mph

2.

Where were the first Winter Olympics held?

a)

Canada

b)

Austria

c)

France

d)

Denmark

3.

For how many months will the average grizzly bear hibernate?

a)

1-3 months

b)

3-5 months

c)

5-7 months

d)

8-10 months

4.

Which language family does the word 'winter' come from?

a)

Hellenic

b)

Germanic

c)

Celtic

d)

Latin

5.

Which zodiac sign runs from December 22 to January 19?

a)

Sagittarius

b)

Leo

c)

Gemini

d)

Cancer

e)

Capricorn

6.

What is the coldest temperature recorded on earth?

a)

-27 degrees

b)

-52 degrees

c)

-97 degrees

d)

-129 degrees

7.

In what month does winter officially start?

a)

October

b)

November

c)

December

d)

January

8.

How often do the Winter Olympics take place?

a)

every year

b)

every 2 years

c)

every 3 years

d)

every 4 years

9.

The first day of the winter season is called ________.

a)

Winter Solstice

b)

Winter Equinox

c)

Vernal Equinox

d)

Solstice Equinox

10.

Which country did eggnog come from?

a)

America

b)

England

c)

Turkey

d)

Brazil

11.

According to Austrian Folklore, who punishes naughty children during the holiday season?

a)

Sussy sir

b)

The grinch

c)

Krampus

d)

Among

12.

In the song "You're a mean, one Mr. Grinch" what is his brain full of?

a)

White Rats

b)

Ducks

c)

Roaches

d)

Spiders

13.

What is the name of the villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?

a)

Dr. Finkelstein

b)

Imposter

c)

Oogie Boogie

d)

Wolfman

14.

The spirit of Christmas stopped a battle during which war?

a)

WWI

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Civil War

d)

American Revolution

15.

Which country does the tradition of La Befana, a witch who comes down the chimney to leave gifts, come from?

a)

Argentina

b)

Italy

c)

Salem, Massachusetts

d)

Romania

16.

What was the first song ever played using a musical instrument in space?

a)

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

b)

Jingle Bells

c)

Silent Night

d)

Last Christmas

17.

What is Omisoka?

a)

New Year's Eve in Japan

b)

The celebration of lights in Sweden

c)

The festival of lanterns in Finland

18.

What 3 colors are associated with Kwanzaa?

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Black

d)

Purple

e)

Gold

19.

What does the word "Hanukkah" mean?

a)

Belief

b)

Happy

c)

Dedication

d)

Hope

20.

When was Christmas declared a national holiday in the US?

a)

1500

b)

1870

c)

2001

d)

1769

21.
Name the character played by Macaulay Culkin in the film 'Home Alone'"
a)
Kevin McCallister
b)
Buzz McCallister
c)
Brad Taylor
d)
Mark Taylor
22.

Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul with a corncob pipe and a button _________ and two eyes made out of coal. 

a)
Mouth
b)
Ear
c)
Arm
d)
Nose
23.
What is the name of the Grinch's dog? 
a)
Pete
b)
Sam
c)
Max
d)
Bud
24.
What was Will Ferrel's character name in the movie Elf? 
a)
Zippy
b)
Buddy
c)
Elfie
d)
Buster
25.
In Chicago during 1939, Rudolph was created as a promotional figure for which department store? 
a)
Montgomery Wards
b)
Macy's 
c)
Dillard's 
d)
J.C. Penney's 
26.

How many nights does the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah last?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

9

d)

8

27.

What holds the candles that someone would light for each night of Hanukkah?

a)

Chandelier

b)

Menorah

c)

Fireplace

d)

Hands

28.

This winter holiday is an annual celebration of African-American culture which is held from December 26 to January 1.

a)

Christmas

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Kwanzaa

d)

New Year's Eve

29.

How are Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza

alike?

a)

Spending time with family is important.

b)

Decorating trees and wreaths is important.

c)

Celebrating a plentiful harvest is important.

d)

Cooking potato pancakes, or latkes, is

important.

30.

What is a kinara?

a)

a special candle holder used during

Hanukkah

b)

a special candle holder used during Kwanzaa

c)

a special candle holder used during

Christmas

d)

a special candle holder used during New

Year’s