If you live somewhere cold, chances are there's not a whole lot to do to keep yourself entertained while you're stuck at home all winter—that is, until now. These 75 winter triviaquestions (and answers) can put your seasonal knowledge to the test in a fun, gamified way. By the time it gets warm again in the spring, you'll be a winter expert—whether you actually live in the cold or you just love looking at the snow from afar via movies or social media posts.The trivia is broken down into several categories, so you can go through all of our winter-themed questions at once or separate them by the themes you're most interested in. There are trivia questions about winter sports (including the Winter Olympics), winter animals, winter geography, food, movies and more. And even kids can play with several age-appropriate questions they're sure to know the answers to—like a Frozen question, because nothing says winter like a queen whose power revolves around ice... and powerful songs.With this list, you can quiz your friends, family or even play on your own. You'll feel extra cool (pun intended) whipping out all your brand-new winter knowledge at your next dinner party or event.Related: Between Winter Woes and Wonder, We Cover It All With the Greatest 125 Winter Quotes
75 Best Winter Trivia Questions and Answers
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Question #8: What are snowflakes made of?Answer: Ice crystals.Question #9: For how many months does winter last?Answer: Three.Question #10: What color is a snowy owl?Answer: White.Question #11: What's the reindeer's name in Frozen?Answer: Sven.Question #12: What's the name of the sloth in Ice Age?Answer: SidQuestion #13: What vegetable is usually used for a snowman's nose?Answer: Carrot.Question #14: How many snowballs are used to make a traditional snowman?Answer: Three.Question #15: What winter sport uses two pieces of wood strapped to your feet to go down a snowy mountain?Answer: Skiing.Question #16: What's the difference between gloves and mittens?Answer: Mittens have one large pocket for your fingers, and gloves have individual pockets for each finger.Related: Avoid Going Stir-Crazy With 125 Indoor Activities To Do Even When It’s Cold Outside
Winter Olympics Trivia
Question #29: Which real-life event inspired Disney's 2004 movie Miracle?Answer: The time the US Olympic hockey team beat the heavily-favored Soviet team in 1980. It was famously referred to as the "miracle on ice."Question #30: Which Academy Awards did Frozen win?Answer: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song—for "Let It Go."Question #31: Is Arendelle in Frozen a real city?Answer: No, but the movie is heavily inspired by Norway, where there is a city named Arendal.Question #32: What sport is Cool Runnings about?Answer: Bobsled—specifically the Jamaican Bobsleigh team from the 1988 Olympics.Question #33: Where was the March of the Penguins documentary filmed?Answer: AntarcticaQuestion #34: What kind of dog was Balto in the animated movie?Answer: In the movie, Balto was part-wolf, part-Siberian husky. In real life, Balto was a full Siberian husky.Related: 85 Best ’80s Trivia Questions and Answers for Your Next Game Night
Winter Sports Trivia
Question #44: Who invented hot chocolate?Answer:The Mayans did around 500 BCE, though their version was on the spicier side. They reportedly used ground-up cocoa seeds, cornmeal and chili peppers mixed with water.Question #45: What is snow ice cream?Answer: Fresh snow is often mixed with a blend of sugar, vanilla and milk or cream. Though some people also just put maple syrup on fresh snow and call it a day.Question #46: Are there eggs in eggnog?Answer: Yes, and they're raw.Question #47: Can you still grow food in the winter?Answer: Obviously, this depends on where you live, but yes! Many root veggies, like carrots and turnips, can grow and be harvested even into the winter.Question #48: What's the difference between soup, stew and chili?Answer: Soups have enough liquid broth for the ingredients to float, whereas stews only use enough liquid to simmer the ingredients, resulting in a thicker base. Chili is technically a type of stew.Question #49: Why is it important to eat citrus in the winter?Answer:Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which can help bolster your immune system during the winter cold season.Question #50: Who invented the gingerbread cookie?Answer: The first recipe for gingerbread reportedly came from Greece around 2400 BCE. Centuries later, Queen Elizabeth I was credited with turning gingerbread into person-shaped cookies, reportedly modeling them after her courtiers.Related: 80 Space Trivia Questions and Answers That Are Out of This World
Winter Geography Trivia
Question #62: When did the idea of ice hotels begin?Answer: In the Swedish village of Jukkasjärvi, beginning in 1989. The original ICEHOTEL is built each year for visitors in the winter and melts at the end of the season.Question #63: Where can you see the Northern Lights?Answer: This colorful phenomenon is easier to find the further north you go—think Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, etc. But some US states like Wisconsin, Maine, Washington and more have been able to see them in rare instances.Question #64: When did the Rockefeller Center ice rink open in New York?Answer: It was designed to be a temporary installation in 1936 but became a permanent winter fixture in 1939.Question #65: Which state has the most ski resorts?Answer: New York with 52.Question #66: What's the oldest winter carnival in the US?Answer: The Saint Paul Winter Carnival began in 1886 in Minnesota. It still operates today.
Winter Animals Trivia
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