Winter

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  1. 4. How many versions of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have there been to date?
  2. 5. Which winter sport uses a stone and broom?
  3. 11. In which country did the tradition of Christmas crackers originate?
  4. 13. Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
  5. 14. How many days does Hanukkah last?
  6. 15. In which month does winter officially begin in the Southern Hemisphere?
  7. 16. What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?
  8. 19. What is the most popular time to attend church on Christmas?
  9. 20. Which country did eggnog come from?
  10. 21. In Home Alone, where were the McCallister's going when they left Kevin behind?
  11. 23. What is the name of the special Hanukkah game played with a spinning top?
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  1. 1. Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree?
  2. 2. What is the name for a mass of snow sliding down a mountain?
  3. 3. What does the word “Hanukkah” mean in Hebrew?
  4. 6. The Dutch believe that eating what on New Year’s will bring good luck?
  5. 7. Which US State has the most snow days per year?
  6. 8. What fast food restaurant is popular in Japan on Christmas?
  7. 9. What is the name of the Grinch’s dog
  8. 10. What is the first city in the world to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
  9. 12. Which country has won the most medals in Winter Olympic history?
  10. 17. Which winter activity was originally called “skeeing” in Old Norse?
  11. 18. What is the fear of snow called?
  12. 22. What is the term for partially melted and refrozen snow?