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1.

What is the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer: December 21
2.

What natural phenomenon occurs during winter and involves ice crystals forming in the atmosphere?

Answer: Snow
3.

What is the term for animals that hibernate during the winter?

Answer: Hibernators
4.

Which holiday is celebrated on December 25th in many cultures around the world?

Answer: Christmas
5.

What type of tree is traditionally used as a Christmas tree?

Answer: Evergreen
6.

What is the art of creating sculptures from snow called?

Answer: Snow sculpting
7.

What is the name of the winter festival celebrated in Japan that features beautiful snow sculptures?

Answer: Sapporo Snow Festival
8.

What is the name of the Olympic event that features skiing, snowboarding, and ice sports?

Answer: Winter Olympics
9.

What is the primary ingredient in traditional hot chocolate?

Answer: Cocoa powder
10.

Which animal is known for its ability to survive extreme winter conditions and is often associated with cold climates?

Answer: Polar bear
11.

What is the most popular winter sport in the United States?

Answer: Ice hockey
12.

What is the scientific name for frost formed on calm, cold nights?

Answer: Hoarfrost
13.

In folklore, what is the name of the mythical creature that brings gifts to children during the winter season?

Answer: Santa Claus
14.

In which country is the winter festival known as "Carnival" famously celebrated?

Answer: Brazil
15.

What is the term for a prolonged period of severely cold weather, especially during winter?

Answer: Cold snap
16.

Which type of creature migrates south to avoid harsh winter weather?

Answer: Birds
17.

What is the name of the ski resort in Colorado known for its winter sports?

Answer: Aspen
18.

Which famous Russian landmark is known for its beautiful light displays during the winter?

Answer: The Kremlin
19.

What phenomenon occurs when leaves fall from trees in the autumn?

Answer: Leaf senescence
20.

In Norse mythology, who is known as the goddess of winter?

Answer: Skadi
21.

What is the term for the swirling patterns of snow blown by strong winds?

Answer: Snowdrifts
22.

What is the longest night of the year, which occurs around December 21st?

Answer: Winter solstice
23.

In which city does the famous winter event called "Frostival" take place?

Answer: Grand Forks, North Dakota
24.

What type of weather is often responsible for dangerous winter driving conditions?

Answer: Ice storms
25.

What is the process called when snow slowly turns to water due to heat?

Answer: Melting
26.

What do you call a baby seal that is born in the winter?

Answer: Pup
27.

What type of gear is commonly worn by people participating in winter sports?

Answer: Snow gear
28.

In which country is the winter celebration known as "Hogmanay" primarily celebrated?

Answer: Scotland
29.

What are the warming winter coats made from animal fur called?

Answer: Parkas
30.

What is the game called that involves sliding stones on ice towards a target area?

Answer: Curling
31.

Who is the author of the classic winter poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?

Answer: Robert Frost
32.

What flower is known as the "Christmas flower"?

Answer: Poinsettia
33.

Which winter sport involves racing on a sled down an icy track?

Answer: Luge
34.

What is the name of the famous snow-covered mountain range in North America?

Answer: Rocky Mountains
35.

Which holiday marks the end of the year and is often celebrated with fireworks?

Answer: New Year's Eve
36.

What festive decoration is often hung on doors during the winter season?

Answer: Wreath
37.

In which state would you find the annual "Ice Carnival"?

Answer: New Hampshire
38.

What is the term for a weather-related deposit of water that freezes into ice on surfaces?

Answer: Black ice
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