Winter Wonders Quiz

Which of the following is a winter holiday celebrated on December 25th?

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Easter

What is the term for the white, fluffy precipitation that falls during winter?

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

Which activity is commonly done on ice during winter?

• Surfing

• Ice Skating

• Hiking

• Cycling

What is a common tradition during Hanukkah?

• Decorating a tree

• Lighting the menorah

• Carving pumpkins

• Setting off fireworks

How do people in Japan celebrate the New Year?

• By lighting fireworks

• By visiting temples

• By exchanging gifts

• By carving pumpkins

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Which of the following animals hibernates during winter?

• Bear

• Dolphin

• Eagle

• Kangaroo

What is the main reason for the cold weather during winter?

• The Earth is closer to the sun

• The Earth is tilted away from the sun

• The Earth is spinning faster

• The Earth is moving slower

What is a common winter activity that involves sliding down a snowy hill?

• Skiing

• Swimming

• Running

• Cycling

How do penguins keep warm during the winter?

• By flying south

• By huddling together

• By growing thicker fur

• By building nests

Which holiday is celebrated with a countdown to midnight?

• Thanksgiving

• New Year's Eve

• Easter

• Halloween