Winter Holidays | Eat, Drink & Be Merry | Winter Weather Where/Wear | But they’re cute too – Animals of Winter | Winter Movies |
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What is Hanukkah?
Blue and white, not red and green, might adorn a household that celebrates this winter holiday.
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What is Eggnog?
It is either found to be delicious or repulsive, this rich holiday beverage can be made with or without spirits.
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What is Japan?
This East Asian Nation holds the title for being the snowiest nation on earth, with an average yearly snowfall of 58 feet. That’s a lot of snow considering the North Pole’s yearly average is only 45 inches!
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Who is Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer?
Most animals have cute noses, but if you ever saw animal’s nose, you would say it glowed.
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Who is Olaf?
Frosty has nothing on this singing snowman from the movie “Frozen".
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What is a Holly tree?
The sharp leaves and red berries of this popular holiday evergreen represent to Christians the crown and blood of Christ.
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What are pears and ears of corn?
Celebrate with these two “First Fruits” of a traditional Kwanzaa table. In the United States, typically associated with fall rather than winter.
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What are mittens?
The three little kittens aren’t the only ones that need these when the temperature drops below freezing.
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What is a penguin?
Always dressed for a special occasion and the most formal holiday party, this animal is proud to “wear a tuxedo”.
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Who is The Grinch?
This character in a Christmas movie is not a big fan of Christmas...until his heart grows a few sizes!
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What are the Principles of Kwanzaa?
Unity, Faith, Creativity, Purpose – four of the seven of these.
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What is Champagne?
While Wassail, Rompope, Mulled Cider and Bellini drinks conjour up good cheer, this beverage flows freely at midnight on December 31st.
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What are the Northern Lights
Surely Santa can see the aurora borealis, more commonly called by this name.
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What is a Polar Bear?
Although this animal looks warm and fuzzy, I wouldn’t want to wake it up from its nap. Even though it is not a hibernator, it sleeps about as long as we should each day.
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What is Happy feet?
The emperor penguin know as Mumble in this movie cannot sign but tap dances.
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What is Macy’s?
“A Miracle on 34th Street”, a classic Christmas movie, starred this real-life Brick and Mortar Department Store.
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What is Figgy Pudding?
“We wish you a Merry Christmas” a repetitive song indeed, but the carolers demand to have this sweet, fruity, custardy dessert served.
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What are ice skates?
When going to see the tree in Rockefeller Center, be sure to bring a pair of these, or you can rent a pair.
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What is South?
It’s fun to see the geese all around in the warmer months, but a lot of people are glad to see them fly this direction in the winter.
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What is “the Nightmare Before Christmas”?
The Christmas movie also known well for being a Halloween movie.
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What is a dreidel?
Nun, Gimel, Hey or Chai, and Shin are engraved on the four sides of this top, forming the acronym translated to “a great miracle happened there”.
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ANSWER: What are cookies (pastry is an acceptable answer) & doughnuts?
Christmas doesn’t corner the market on delicious holiday desserts. Rugelach and Sufganiyot are bite sized delights you can make or purchase at a bakery for Hanukkah – NEVER at Dunkin’ Donuts!
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What is Central America?
The ancient Mayans were the first to create their own rubber boots by dipping their feet in a tub filled with a heated mixture of latex from rubber trees & juice from morning glory vines. Being from this region they may not have need the boots for snow.
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What is hibernate?
Animals do this to survive the winter because the weather is cold and food is scarce.
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What is at train?
You would think the Polar Express would be a sleigh, when actually it is this form of transportation.
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