It has officially started whether you like it or not. And whether you love it or hate it, winter is one of the most magical times of the year. When you can wrap up warm with a hot chocolate and cuddle up with someone, or when everything glistens in the snow; that’s what winter is all about. Add in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, building a snowman with the kids, or watching all those winter movies; it can be a heap of fun.
The question therefore is how much do you know about winter? It’s time to test yourself with the ultimate winter trivia. Winter Keeps You Guessing Over and Over and Over again and Over again.
Which zodiac sign runs from November 22 to December 21? A) Aquarius B) Capricorn C) Gemini D) Sagittarius
What are the OFFICIAL months of winter? December, January, February are considered the official months because they are calendar months with the lowest average temperatures. Did you know that snowflakes usually have 6 sides?
“Winter Is Coming” is the motto of which family in Game of Thrones? (We have the DVDs if you don’t know this one!) A) House Baratheon B) House Lannister C) House Stark D) House Tully
What is the shortest day of the year called? A) Coldest day B) Darkest day C) Winter’s Day D) Winter solstice
What phobia is an extreme fear of the snow? A) Chinophobia B) Hydrophobia C) Nephophobia D) Pteromerhanophobia. Winter isn’t the right answer either.
Chamonix, France held the first Winter Olympic Games in 1921. The world’s tallest snowman — snowwoman, actually — was built in Bethel, Maine in 2008. Named Olympia after Maine’s senator Olympia Snowe, the snowwoman towered 122 feet and I inch. It took over a month to build.
What is a chinook? I certainly hope you get this one right. But then again, I’m not sure how often we might see one this winter. A) A blizzard B) A helicopter C) A type of winter wind D) A polar bear
Which fruit has a variety called ‘Winter Banana’? A) Apple B) Banana C) Orange D) Pineapple
In which city would you visit The Winter Palace? (Hint – you can’t name every city in Montana.) A) Amsterdam B) Berlin C) Rome D) St. Petersburg
What color is a snow flower? A) Blue B) Green C) Red D) White This one might throw you. Did you even know there was a snow flower? The snow flower has no chlorophyll; it derives nutrition from fungi underneath the soil. It has a tendency to emerge early in the spring, just after (and occasionally during) snowmelt. The funny part is, it is found in Oregon, California and Nevada, not in an actually ‘winter state’. If you guessed red, you were correct.
On which other planet in the Solar System have scientists observed snow falling? A) Mars B) Jupiter C) Saturn D) Venus
The word ‘winter’ comes from an old germanic word ‘wintar’ meaning Time of water. Believe it or not Alaska is considered the coldest state in the U.S., even though we might feel like it at times.
Know Your Snow Trivia. Snow is considered to be the most beautiful and fun part of winter by ‘some’ who have experienced it. There is ‘snow’ way someone will say it wasn’t love at ‘frost’ sight.
Did you know 80% of the world’s freshwater supply comes from snow and ice? It is possible for snow to fall over a desert. Snowflakes fall from the sky at an average speed of three to four miles per hour. (Some storms feel like a lot more!) Can you imagine a storms of these? The largest width ever recorded of a snowflake was 15 inches.
Believe it or not, countless people wait for the arrival of winter with skis and ice skates in hand. Therefore, our winter questions wouldn’t be complete without some winter sports trivia.
The Nordic Games was the first international winter sports competition to be organized. Speed skating originated in the Netherlands.
Which alpine skier won the men’s Giant Slalom in the Winter Olympics in the years 1988 and 1992? A) Marco Odermatt from Switzerland B) Alberto Tomba of Italy C) Phil Mahre of the U.S. D) Ingemar Stenmark from Sweden
George Geran was the first player to compete in the Winter Olympics after having played in the National Hockey League. Janice Kostelic was the first woman to win four Olympic gold medals in alpine skiing.
Which is the snowiest city in the world? A) Aomori City Japan. B) Juneau Alaska C) Duluth Minnesota D) St. John’s, Newfoundland
With great winter fun, can come great potentially dangerous weather and situations. Remember to teach your kids about winter safety. So, how much do you already know? There is only one way to find out!
Did you know you need at least four inches of ice to skate safely? Dipping fingers in warm water is the first step towards helping a person showing symptoms of frostbite on their fingers. (Actually, my first step is to never go outside in the cold.)
In ‘A Christmas Carol’, who is the antagonist? A) Bob Cratchit B) Tiny Tim C) Ghost of Christmas Past D) Ebenezer Scrooge
What kind of pizza does Kevin dream of having all to himself in ‘Home Alone’? A) Pepperoni Pizza B) BBQ Chicken Pizza C) Cheese Pizza D) Hawaiian Pizza.
Eggnog was first introduced in the United Kingdom. Traditionally, a coin is hidden inside a Christmas pudding.
What does Sam bring back from Alaska to his friend George in Seattle in ‘North To Alaska'(1960)? A) Gold B) George’s fiancé C) Silver D) Title to a Gold mine
The Abominable Snowman is more than an invention of a television Christmas special. While there is no proof that it exists, many people believe that the Yeti, or an abominable snowman, lives in the Himalayas in Nepal. The word Yeti means snow bear, and many people believe the Yeti is related to Bigfoot.
The tiny snowmen created every time Elsa sneezes in Frozen are called Snowgies. The snowmobile was invented by a 15-year-old boy in 1922.
Here’s your ultimate challenge question. Car A and Car B are traveling down ice-glazed roads at the same speed in two different locations. The temperature where Car A is traveling is 30 degrees Fahrenheit; the temperature where Car B is traveling is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The drivers of both cars hit the brakes at exactly the same moment. If both the cars and the roads they travel are otherwise identical, which car will come to a stop first? (Hint: Hitting a tree doesn’t count.)
Did you think the trivia answers would be here? You need something to do to enjoy these long winter nights and learn a few things along the way. Enjoy the challenge.
“If you go out when it’s snowing And look up at the sky, You’ll feel lots of icy kisses As the snowflakes flutter by.” -by Barbara Vance There’s Snow Thing Like Reading!!