Many regard winter as a cold, bitter time of year, but fans of the season know that there is plenty to enjoy as the days grow shorter. Cozy nights spent by the fire and steaming mugs of hot cocoa are just a few of the wonders that winter brings. Plus, many cultures celebrate some of the year’s most enjoyable holiday festivities throughout the season.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, there’s no shortage of interesting things to learn and do in the surrounding nature. Freezing temperatures or not, there is no denying the beauty of the world covered and a fresh blanket of snow. There is simply no end to the fascinating facts there are to learn about all those chilly weeks. Are you a fan of winter? If so, put your knowledge to the test with these winter trivia questions and answers, and prove how much you truly love this season.
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In the movie “White Christmas”, where does General Waverly have a winter ski resort?
Upstate New York
Colorado
Vermont
New Hampshire
Which of these extreme sports is a winter sport?
Street Luge
Skysurfing
Surfing
Snowboarding
Who invented the simple sled known as a toboggan?
Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Susie Tompkins
Edward Zamboni
Jean-Claude Killy
According to tradition, what insect in the town of Vermilion predicts the winter weather?
Woolly Bear Caterpillar
House Fly
Honey Bee
Earthworm
The winter solstice is known as what?
Even Time Of Day And Night
First Day Of Winter
Coldest Day Of The Year
Shortest Day Of The Year
What Bob Dylan song includes, “The snow is so cold, but our love can be bold”?
Winterlude
Shelter from the Storm
Blowin’ In The Wind
A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
In what year were the first winter Olympic games held?
1924
1966
1889
1901
What major winter storm affected northern Europe,, causing flooding in England in December 2013?
Cyclone Boris
Cyclone Frieda
Cyclone Xaver
Cyclone Bette
What causes Watermelon snow that is pink or red in color?
Sub Zero Temperatures
High Altitudes
Algae
Industrial Pollution
A winter 1983 shortage of which toy led to a rash of retail riots?
Cabbage Patch Kids
Tickle Me Elmo
Holiday Barbie
Furby
A winter scarf is usually sold in a set with what?
Boots
A Hat
T-Shirt
Shoes
Which Shakespearean play begins with the words “Now is the winter of our discontent”?
Othello
The Winter’s Tale
Henry V
Richard III
What Canadian city is home to the world’s largest winter carnival?
Alberta
Calgary
Vancouver
Quebec City
What became Canada’s official winter sport in 1994?
Ice Hockey
Luging
Skiing
Speed Skating
Also known as a snow house, what is the traditional winter dwelling of the Inuit?
Parka
Igloo
Umiak
Kayak
Who had a hit with Simon & Garfunkel’s “A Hazy Shade of Winter”?
Bangles
The Pretenders
Prince
U2
What is a winter accessory worn on the head?
Leg Warmers
Mittens
Snow Shoes
Earmuffs
What are squirrels thought to bury to store for a winter supply of food?
Tomatoes
Corn
Fruit
Acorns
In which zodiac sign is the sun at the beginning of the winter solstice?
Pisces
Capricorn
Aquarius
Leo
In North America, what color symbol marks beginner slopes?
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Which heavy material was the fabric of choice for winter clothes in ancient Greece?
Cotton
Cashmere
Satin
Wool
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