70+ Winter Trivia Questions and Answers
Winter brings with it chilly days, cozy nights, and the perfect opportunity to test your knowledge with some fascinating trivia.
Whether you’re snuggled up by the fire or hosting a trivia night with friends, these 79 winter trivia questions and answers are sure to entertain and educate. Let’s dive into the frosty fun!
79 Winter Trivia Questions and Answers
1. What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
Winter Day
Longest Night
December 21st
2. Which animal is known for hibernating during the winter months?
Bears
Squirrels
Snakes
Bats
3. In what country did the tradition of ice skating on frozen lakes originate?
Netherlands
Canada
Finland
Sweden
4. What popular winter sport involves a bobsled, skeleton, or luge?
Winter Olympics Sports
Ice Hockey
Skiing
Snowboarding
5. Which tree is commonly associated with Christmas during the winter season?
Christmas Tree
Pine Tree
Fir Tree
Spruce Tree
6. Which holiday is celebrated in December and is associated with the winter season?
Christmas
New Year’s Eve
Hanukkah
Valentine’s Day
7. What natural phenomenon occurs when water vapor in the air freezes into ice crystals?
Snow
Rain
Fog
Hail
8. Which winter sport involves a team of six players and a rock sliding on ice?
Curling
Bobsleigh
Luge
Ice Hockey
9. Which animal’s migration pattern is affected by the winter season, traveling to warmer climates?
Monarch Butterfly
Caribou
Penguin
Snowy Owl
10. In which country can you find the famous "Ice Hotel," constructed each winter season?
Sweden
Finland
Canada
Norway
11. What is the name of the phenomenon that creates the beautiful, colorful lights in the sky during winter months?
Northern Lights
Sunset
Meteor Shower
Eclipse
12. What is the main ingredient in traditional hot chocolate?
Cocoa
Milk
Sugar
Vanilla
13. What is the primary function of a snowplow during winter months?
Clearing Snow
Spreading Salt
Ice Scraping
Removing Trees
14. Which winter holiday is known for lighting a menorah?
Hanukkah
Christmas
Easter
Diwali
15. Which country is home to the famous "Winter Palace"?
Russia
France
United Kingdom
Germany
16. Which type of animal is known to have "winter coats" that change color in cold weather?
Arctic Fox
Snow Leopard
Polar Bear
Wolf
17. What does the phrase "The Iceman Cometh" refer to?
A play by Eugene O’Neill
The first snowfall
A historical figure
An ancient myth
18. Which popular fruit is often associated with winter holidays and can be found in many traditional pies?
Apple
Cherry
Pumpkin
Pecan
19. Which iconic winter bird is known for its red breast?
Robin
Cardinal
Blue Jay
Finch
20. What traditional winter decoration is often hung over doors or windows during Christmas?
Wreath
Garland
Lights
Snowman
21. What is the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth?
-128.6°F (-89.2°C)
-100°F (-73°C)
-50°F (-45°C)
0°F (-18°C)
22. Which winter holiday is celebrated by lighting candles on a menorah?
Hanukkah
Christmas
Kwanzaa
Diwali
23. Which fruit is commonly associated with winter holidays and is a key ingredient in holiday pies?
Pumpkin
Apple
Cherry
Peach
24. Which famous character is said to bring gifts to children during Christmas time?
Santa Claus
Frosty the Snowman
The Grinch
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
25. What popular winter sport was introduced in the Winter Olympics in 1998?
Snowboarding
Curling
Luge
Bobsleigh
26. What is the term used for a snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility?
Blizzard
Snowstorm
Frostbite
Avalanche
27. In which country would you find the "Lapland" region, famous for winter tourism and the Santa Claus village?
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Iceland
28. What is the term for frozen water droplets that form on windows during cold weather?
Frost
Snow
Icicles
Hail
29. What is the name of the famous winter festival held in Quebec, Canada, known for its ice sculptures?
Quebec Winter Carnival
Alberta Ice Festival
Montreal Snow Festival
Vancouver Snow Parade
30. Which type of bird is commonly associated with the first signs of winter?
Snow Bunting
Cardinal
Blue Jay
Penguin
31. What is the name of the reindeer with a red nose who helps guide Santa's sleigh?
Rudolph
Dasher
Prancer
Comet
32. Which holiday occurs on December 25th and celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas
Easter
Thanksgiving
New Year’s Day
33. What type of tree is typically used for making Christmas trees?
Fir
Oak
Pine
Birch
34. Which holiday is celebrated by lighting a Christmas tree and exchanging gifts?
Christmas
Halloween
Easter
Valentine’s Day
35. Which winter animal is famous for hibernating during the colder months?
Bear
Rabbit
Fox
Squirrel
36. Which traditional winter food is made from boiled and mashed potatoes, often eaten during the holidays?
Mashed Potatoes
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider
Cranberry Sauce
37. Which bird is a symbol of peace and often depicted in Christmas imagery?
Dove
Eagle
Owl
Penguin
38. What is the name of the snowman character who comes to life in the popular Christmas song "Frosty the Snowman"?
Frosty
Jack
Sammy
Benny
39. What holiday drink is traditionally made from egg yolks, sugar, milk, and cream?
Eggnog
Hot Chocolate
Mulled Wine
Apple Cider
40. What is the term for the period of the year when days are shortest and nights are longest, occurring in late December?
Winter Solstice
Summer Solstice
Equinox
Spring Equinox
