A recent poll in the UK revealed the most hated holiday song is:

"All I Want for Christmas is You" - Mariah Carey

when it snows for more than 3 hrs, when snow blocks visibility 1/4 mile, The wind is 35 mph or more

Which is a reason why some animals hibernate?

There is not enough food for them in winter.

What was the first professional ice hockey league called?

Western Pennsylvania Hockey League

Finish the lyric from Lil Nas X song "Old Town Road" - " I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road, ____________"

I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more

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1
Trees and plants stop growing in the winter.
false
true
2
Eskimos have 100 words that mean snow.
true
false
3
At which speed does the average snowflake fall?
2.4 mph
2 mph
3.1 mph
3.7mph
4
This doll, the most sought-after toy in the fall and winter 1983, was in such high demand, shoppers fought over them!
Chatty Cathy
Cabbage Patch Kid
Garbage Patch Kid
American Girl
5
What is the most popular sport in the United States?
Basketball
Baseball
Football
Soccer
6
In what year was the Nintendo 64 officially released?
1986
1988
1996
1992
7
How many feet of snow does 1 inch of rain become?
2 inches
5 inches
10 inches
1 inch
8
How do animals that do not migrate or hibernate survive in the winter?
They go somewhere warmer.
They do not survive.
They grow thick fur.
They go into a deep sleep.
9
With what legendary singer did Freddy Mercury perform the duet "Under Pressure"?
Bob Dylan
Elton John
David Bowie
Gene Simmons
10
Which app has this logo?
Cash App
This is not a real app
Venmo
MoneyMe
11
How long did it take for the second largest snowman in the world to melt?
Mid May
Mid September
Mid April
Mid June
12
Which word best describes the picture below?
survive
hibernate
migrate
body changes
13
Which of these famous people were not born in December?
Bette Midler
John Travolta
Brad Pitt
Frank Sinatra
14
How warm can the ground still be and have snow fall?
43 degrees
32 degrees
40 degrees
15
In the Avengers movie, ____ snapped his fingers and destroyed half of the world population.
Green Goblin
Deadpool
Thanos
Loki
16
Name this musician.
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
17
Where do icicles most often form?
The north side of buildings
The west side of buildings
The East side of buildings
The south side of buildings
18
A recent poll in the UK revealed the most hated holiday song is:
"Dominic the Donkey" - Lou Monte
"All I Want for Christmas is You" - Mariah Carey
"Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt
"Last Christmas" by Wham
19
What color is snow?
cream
white
rainbow
clear
20
In what year was the iPhone first released?
2009
2010
2007
2005
21
What is a blizzard?
Olaf appears
when it snows for more than 3 hrs
when snow blocks visibility 1/4 mile
The wind is 35 mph or more
22
The most important Hindu holiday is a festival of lights celebrated in the fall. It is called:
Ramadan
Eid
Diwali
Boxing Day
23
Play-Doh was originally sold in which color?
yellow
green
white
blue
24
What year did the first New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square?
1960
1907
1995
1900
25
Challenger Deep is the name of the deepest part of the Earth's oceans. How deep is it?
30,100
41,500 feet
32, 600 feet
36, 200 feet
26
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Vincent van Gogh
Monet
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
27
How many keys are on most baby grand pianos?
100
88
84
98
28
What is the world's longest river?
Amazon
Nile
Mississippi
Danube
29
Which planet is the largest?
Saturn
Earth
Neptune
Jupiter
30
"in winter with warm tears I'll melt the snow" is a quote from which of Shakespeare's plays?
Romeo and Juliet
The Tempest
Hamlet
Titus Andronicus
31
In the 2002 movie Ice Age, John Leguizamo was the voice of Sid. What animal is Sid?
tiger
sloth
salamander
snake
32
How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell during his lifetime?
none
1
3
10
33
"My nose is froze & my ears are froze & my toes are froze" is a quote from which Disney film?
Tarzan
Mulan
Frozen
101 Dalmations
34
Which American city has hosted the Winter Olympics twice?
Lake Placid
Seattle
Squaw Valley
Salt Lake City
35
On which other planet in the Solar System have scientists observed snow falling?
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Pluto
36
What was the largest snowflake?
2.5 x 3 inches
3 x 6 inches
8 x 15 inches
2 x 4 inches
37
Earth is farther from the sun in the winter.
True
False
38
This famous building is located in Washington, DC. What is it?
Capitol Building
Lincoln Memorial
White House
Supreme Court
39
In which ocean will you find Christmas Island?
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
Atlantic
40
Which is a reason why some animals hibernate?
There is not enough food for them in winter.
They grow thicker fur.
They like to sleep.
They need to go somewhere warmer.
41
Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame located?
Boston, Massachusetts
Cooperstown, New York
Buffalo, New York
Baltimore, Maryland
42
What was the first professional ice hockey league called?
Western Pennsylvania Hockey League
Kontinental Hockey League
National Hockey League
International Professional Hockey League
43
There is an insect that freezes in the winter and thaws back to life in spring.
false
true
44
Which city host the first major New Year's Eve celebration each year?
New York, New York
Tokyo, Japan
London, England
Sydney, Australia
45
The largest snowfall in the United States occurred in which state?
Alaska
Montana
Colorado
New York
46
Can it snow from clear skies?
No
Yes
47
What is the sea level in Minecraft?
70 blocks
64 blocks
60 blocks
56 blocks
48
What is the most popular New Year's resolution in the United States today?
Give up a bad habit
Get organized
To lose weight
Spend more time with family
49
Which of the follow is the fear of snow?
chionophobia
emetaphobia
arachnaphobia
winterphobia
50
Finish the lyric from Lil Nas X song "Old Town Road" - " I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road, ____________"
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more
What???
I'm gonna ride 'til I can't move
I got the horses in the back
51
Sonic is a video game character. What kind of animal is Sonic?
Coyote
Hamster
Platypus
Hedgehog
52
Which of the following is NOT a Winter Olympic sport?
Gymnastics
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Snowboarding
53
Disney's Frozen takes place in the fictional Kingdom of _________
Arrdenelle
Hogwarts
Weselton
Snow
54
What is the regulation height for a basketball hoop?
9 feet
9.5 feet
11 feet
10 feet
55
Which singer's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
Madonna
Adele
Gwen Stefani
56
In Star Wars, what species is Chewbacca?
Wookie
Sith
Ewok
Jedi
57
Who established January 1 as the start of a new year?
Genghis Khan
George Washington
Julius Caesar
King Henry VIII
58
It can be too cold to snow.
False
True
59
About 40% of Earth's fresh water is found in the polar ice caps.
True
False
60
Which American state is the largest by area?
Michigan
Alaska
California
Texas
61
What is a group of owls called?
A flock
A hoot
A gaggle
A parliament
62
What are baby beavers called?
cubs
whelps
pups
kittens or kits
63
In the TV show Friends, whose catchphrase is "How you doin'?"
Monica
Chandler
Joey
Phoebe
64
Which famous snowman says the line "some people are worth melting for"?
Frosty
The Bumble
Abominable snowman
Olaf
65
Mental confusion, lack of coordination, and slurred speech in cold weather are symptoms of...?
Frostbite
Hypothermia
Exposure
Hyperthermia
66
Which city holds the record for most snow angels made at one time? 15,851 were made.
Moscow, Russia
Cleveland, Ohio
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ontario, Canada
67
What is the most snow that ever fell in 24 hours in the US?
6 feet 4 inches
4 feet 1 inch
8 feet 2 inches
10 feet 5 inches
68
About how many stops does a UPS driver make on an average day?
120
140
100
90
69
Which word describes the picture below?
survive
hibernate
body changes
migrate
70
The word Hanukkah means:
dedication
miracle
candle
lights
71
The second largest planet in our solar system is...
Uranus
Neptune
Jupiter
Saturn
72
How many winter sport disciplines are in the winter Olympics?
15
7
12
17
73
Which of the following is NOT a real PowerPuff Girl?
Bubbles
Blossom
Buttons
Buttercup
74
What shape are snowflakes?
Pentagons
Octagons
Hexagons
Triangles
75
What did the famous Hollywood sign, located in Los Angeles, originally say?
Hollywoodland
Planet Hollywood
Hollywood Country
I love LA
76
Some animal fur turns white in the winter to blend in.
true
false
77
Which country has won the most gold medals at the Winter Games since they began?
Russia
America
Germany
Norway
78
Which word best describes the picture below?
survive
body changes
migrate
hibernate
79
What portion of the Earth is covered by snow?
12%
23%
5%
41%
80
What year did the Disney show Once Upon a Time debut?
2012
2011
2013
2010
81
What is this unusual plant called that blooms during the winter?
Pretty in Pink
daffodil
Chinese plum
Bellflower
82
How many months have 28 days?
1
6
12
0
83
In the hit TV show Gilmore Girls, how does Lorelai Gilmore know it is going to snow?
She can taste it
She checks the weather channel
She can smell it
Her ankles swell
84
Which candy company makes skittles?
Hersey
Tootsie
Mars
Lindtt
85
What does the traditional New Year's song, Auld Lang Syne, mean?
Old long ago
So long ago
Buy Mrs. Aristy a mini donkey
Old lamb smells
86
How many sides does a snowflake have?
2 sides
4 sides
8 sides
6 sides
87
Who created Microsoft?
Mark Zuckerberg
Oprah Winfrey
Jack Dorsey
Bill Gates
88
What was the height of the tallest snowman ever recorded?
about 101 ft.
about 88 ft.
about 114 ft.
about 121 ft.
89
Who won the 2020 Super Bowl?
Kansas City Chiefs
San Fransisco 49ers
Green Bay Packers
Detroit Lions
90
Finish the lyric from Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" - "Don't text me __________"
I want you out of my life
Keep away from my place
Come over and see me
Say it straight to my face
91
Who is the author of the Harry Potter franchise?
Stephanie Meyer
JK Rowling
Katherine Applegate
Kate DiCamillo
92
Winterfell Castle is home to which famous character?
Jack Frost
President Snow
Snow miser
Jon Snow
93
In 1976/77 which american city had the all-time high for snowfall in a single season?
Chicago, IL
Portland, Maine
Rochester, New York
Buffalo, New York
94
Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy based upon which Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale?
The Princess and the Pea
The Ice Maiden
The Saucy Boy
The Ugly Duckling
95
About how many snow storms does the U.S. have per year?
80
92
50
105
96
What language is primarily spoken in Brazil?
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Dutch
97
Where was the coldest temperature, -128 degrees, recorded?
Antarctica
North Pole
Iceland
Bahamas
98
What does "Hakuna Matata" mean?
YOLO
Chill
Hang Loose
No Worries
99
Where were the first Winter Olympics held?
United States
England
Greece
France
100
In the winter olympics, how high is the wall of the snowboarding halfpipe?
28 feet
22 feet
36 feet
15 feet

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