The Belvedere Christmas market happens during Advent. How many weeks are in Advent? A 2 B 3 C 4 Advent is the season in the Christian calendar that leads up to Christmas. It’s four weeks of preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Nonreligious people often know Advent through the calendars that let you open … Read more
Which local drink is a favorite at the Christmas market? A Hefeweizen B Mulled wine C Sherry This traditional drink—called glühwein in German—is made with warm red wine and mulling spices. Sometimes it’s served with a shot of schnapps. That’ll keep out the cold! The correct answer is Mulled wine.
We’re at Vienna’s palace complex known as Belvedere. What’s going on outside the palace during the holidays? A A Christmas market B Euro Santa Con C A wassail festival Christmas markets are one of the oldest Advent traditions in Europe. Visitors can shop for gifts, which are often handcrafted, eat local delicacies, and take in … Read more
The cardinal is the official bird of how many US states? A 1 B 3 C 7 Yes, seven states put dibs on the cardinal to represent them: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. The correct answer is 7.
What botanical family does the winterberry shrub belong to? A Evergreen B Willow C Deciduous holly Winterberry is in the holly family. You may hear people calling it black alder or winterberry holly, too. If you’re confused, just look for the red berries in December. The correct answer is Deciduous holly.
Which of these inspired the name of the northern cardinal? A The Latin word ‘cardinalis’ B Actor Luis Cardinale C Clerical vestments Most Catholic cardinals wear robes and hats of a bright scarlet, like the feathers of the male northern cardinal. The correct answer is Clerical vestments.
The renowned New World Symphony performs in the New World Center concert hall in South Beach. What famed architect designed it? A Rem Koolhaas B Frank Gehry C César Pelli Gehry, one of the world’s most famous architects, has designed several performance halls, the New World Center and Walt Disney Concert Hall among them. The … Read more
A TV drama from the 1980s is credited for helping revive South Beach, where much of the show was filmed. Which show was it? A Dynasty B Miami Vice C Cop Rock The crime drama ran five seasons, from 1984 to 1989, and set cultural trends with its use of music, clothes, and cars. Many … Read more
Famous for its beach, this town is also known for having the largest collection of Art Deco structures in the world. Where are we? A St. Augustine B St. Petersburg C Miami Beach Miami Beach’s Art Deco Historic District includes hundreds of mostly hotels and apartments built between 1923 and 1943. Some of the best … Read more
These animals are among the most frequently encountered at Montana’s Glacier National Park. What are they? A Mountain goats B White buffaloes C Snow sheep More closely related to antelopes than true goats, mountain goats at Glacier National Park will walk right up to you. You’ll want to keep your distance though, since they do … Read more