WorksheetsWinter/Holiday Trivia
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
The average snowflake falls at what speed?
1 mph
2 mph
3 mph
7 mph
Where were the first Winter Olympics held?
Canada
Austria
France
Denmark
For how many months will the average grizzly bear hibernate?
1-3 months
3-5 months
5-7 months
8-10 months
Which language family does the word 'winter' come from?
Hellenic
Germanic
Celtic
Latin
Which zodiac sign runs from December 22 to January 19?
Sagittarius
Leo
Gemini
Cancer
Capricorn
What is the coldest temperature recorded on earth?
-27 degrees
-52 degrees
-97 degrees
-129 degrees
In what month does winter officially start?
October
November
December
January
How often do the Winter Olympics take place?
every year
every 2 years
every 3 years
every 4 years
The first day of the winter season is called ________.
Winter Solstice
Winter Equinox
Vernal Equinox
Solstice Equinox
Which country did eggnog come from?
America
England
Turkey
Brazil
According to Austrian Folklore, who punishes naughty children during the holiday season?
Sussy sir
The grinch
Krampus
Among
In the song "You're a mean, one Mr. Grinch" what is his brain full of?
White Rats
Ducks
Roaches
Spiders
What is the name of the villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?
Dr. Finkelstein
Imposter
Oogie Boogie
Wolfman
The spirit of Christmas stopped a battle during which war?
WWI
Vietnam War
Civil War
American Revolution
Which country does the tradition of La Befana, a witch who comes down the chimney to leave gifts, come from?
Argentina
Italy
Salem, Massachusetts
Romania
What was the first song ever played using a musical instrument in space?
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
Last Christmas
What is Omisoka?
New Year's Eve in Japan
The celebration of lights in Sweden
The festival of lanterns in Finland
What 3 colors are associated with Kwanzaa?
Red
Green
Black
Purple
Gold
What does the word "Hanukkah" mean?
Belief
Happy
Dedication
Hope
When was Christmas declared a national holiday in the US?
1500
1870
2001
1769
Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul with a corncob pipe and a button _________ and two eyes made out of coal.
How many nights does the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah last?
4
1
9
8
What holds the candles that someone would light for each night of Hanukkah?
Chandelier
Menorah
Fireplace
Hands
This winter holiday is an annual celebration of African-American culture which is held from December 26 to January 1.
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa
New Year's Eve
How are Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza
alike?
Spending time with family is important.
Decorating trees and wreaths is important.
Celebrating a plentiful harvest is important.
Cooking potato pancakes, or latkes, is
important.
What is a kinara?
a special candle holder used during
Hanukkah
a special candle holder used during Kwanzaa
a special candle holder used during
Christmas
a special candle holder used during New
Year’s
