Science Holiday Trivia

Santa Claus has a white beard. What colors are reflected for his beard's color?

Name the substance that makes Christmas trees (and plants) green.

Who introduced Christmas lights to the world in 1882?

In the song ‘The 12 days of Christmas’, how many different species of birds are mentioned?

Many holiday trees are topped with a gold star. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

The 3 kings (Magi) used camels for transport. What is a camel’s hump filled with?

Is melting snow a chemical or physical change?

What type of EM wave could help you see what is inside your Christmas presents?

Is melting snow a chemical or physical change?

Reindeer are ruminants (just like cows). How many chambers do their stomach’s have?

What internal organ grew 3 sizes bigger in the Grinch?

Snowmen have the same shape as many of our planets. What is the proper name for this shape?

What nutrient is turkey an excellent source of?

Stars often are atop Christmas trees. What is the closest star to Earth?

Name one color of light that Santa's coat does not absorb.

Raisins are dried fruits in Christmas fruit cake. What fruit were they before being dried?

Who is this famous scientist?

What is the chemical formula of snow?

When Santa is travelling quickly, which downward force stops him from flying off into space?

I discovered why snowflakes fall (because of gravity) & many other laws of physics. Who am I?

In which part of the plant does a Christmas tree (fir tree) store its seeds?

A popular child's toy used to be a top. What motion is used to make a top spin?

It is scientifically proven that you can get your tongue stuck to a frozen pole by ________.

Which Christmas plant is this? ? It is poisonous.

Diamonds make great gifts! Diamonds are made up entirely of what element on the Periodic table?

What popular Christmas plant is used to deck the halls?

Many songs are sung during the holidays. What makes the sounds of the instruments?

What form of Electromagnetic energy is released when a candle is lit?

Is a candle burning a chemical or physical change?

Santa's Reindeer are all ___ because they have antlers in winter

Christmas Island is off the NW Australian coast . In what ocean would you find this Island?

What is the highest mountain on Earth?

The temperature must be cold enough for snow to form. What is the freezing point for water?

There is one plant mentioned in the song ‘The 12 days of Christmas’. what fruit grows on it?

What is the scientific name of the reaction that happens when wood burns in a fire?