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Where is Wisconsin?
The characters attend the fictional Jefferson High School in Milwaukee.
"Happy Days" takes place in this chilly state.
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What is citrus?
Citrus season runs between November and May, but imports fill in the rest of the year.
This category of fruit includes winter fruits like grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, and lime.
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What is the third Monday?
This day commemorates his birthday. He was officially born January 15, 1929, the holiday date changes.
The Monday on which Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed.
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What is 7?
The ball has been redesigned so many times to reflect improvements in lighting technology and to symbolize new beginnings.
The number of versions of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball there has been.
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What is 32 degrees Fahrenheit?
It can feel even colder when it's damp or the wind is blowing, even when it's warmer than 32 degrees. The wind chill factor works the same way the heat index works in summer but in reverse.
It is "freezing cold" at this degree Fahrenheit or colder.
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What is "The Simpsons"?
Their state is never revealed, as part of a running joke.
This animated show set in Springfield features characters Marge, Bart, Homer, and more.
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What are cranberries?
They are harvested from mid-September through October, but they are readily available during the first part of winter. Wisconsin grows most of the cranberries in the U.S.
These bright red jewels are grown in bogs.
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What is Wolf Moon?
It's called this because wolves are active and howl more often in the winter.
The name of the full moon in January.
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What are LED lights?
Initially 100 light bulbs covered the ball. There are over 32,000 LED lights on the ball now and it first appeared in 2007.
The kind of lights now used on the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball.
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What is the dead of winter?
This is when you are least likely to see plant and animal life outdoors.
The opposite of the "dog days of summer," this term refers to the coldest part of winter.
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Where is Miami?
One nickname of the show is "Miami Nice" a play on "Miami Vice".
The "Golden Girls" raise a ruckus in this city.
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What is hot chocolate or cocoa?
If you need a quick shot of heat, try adding a little cayenne to the hot chocolate.
Drinking this hot winter drink is a popular social activity to do after skiing, in front of a roaring fireplace.
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What is the Rose Bowl?
The "granddaddy of them all" takes place in Pasadena and is preceded by the Tournament of Roses, also known as the Rose Parade, which features floats covered in roses.
This college football bowl game occurs on New Year's Day.
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Who is everyone in the room?
For friends and family the tradition is meant to promote goodwill and a sense of community by connecting people.
In Scottish traditions, who do you kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve?
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What is a snow day?
Kids dream of sledding and building a snowman the following morning instead of boarding the school bus.
When snow is forecasted, every child prays to get one of these in the morning, meaning school will be closed.
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Where is California?
"CHIPS" refers to the California Highway Patrol.
Both "Columbo" and "CHIPS" are set in this state.
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What are chowders?
Seafood chowders are the most prevalent versions, but turkey is another option.
These chunky, creamy stews often contain corn or seafood and take off the winter chill.
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What is Chinese New Year?
This holiday is an annual 15 day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21st and February 20th.
This holiday takes place in late January/mid February.
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What are grapes?
The 12 grapes represent the 12 months of the year. Eat one grape with each chime of the clock at midnight. If you do it in time, you'll have a lucky and prosperous year.
In Spain, 12 of this type of food is eaten at midnight on New Year's for good luck.
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What is thin ice?
Skating on thin ice can lead to grave consequences, both literally and figuratively.
At work, when someone has been disciplined so often that a pink slip might be in their future, they are said to be skating on this.
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Where is Virginia?
Virginia is considered part of the South primarily because of its historical role in the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
"The Waltons" live in this southern state.
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What are parsnips?
Parsnips are spicier and sweeter than carrots and have a hint of licorice. When shopping for parsnips, look for small parsnips. They can be cooked using any cooking method and can also be eaten raw.
These white winter vegetables resemble carrots, and they're also root vegetables.
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What is January thaw?
The "Old Farmer's Almanac" states, "Annual averages show a slight temperature increase, and subsequent dip, during the final week of January.
If we're lucky, we get a few warm days in January, also known as this.
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What are donuts?
They actually eat oliebollen which essentially are fried dough balls covered with powdered sugar. The name translates to "oil ball" in Dutch.
The Dutch eat these on New Year's Day to bring them good luck.
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What is "winter blues"?
SAD is caused by a lack of sunlight. Full color spectrum lightbulbs can help by mimicking sunlight.
This is a colorful term for seasonal affective disorder, which can turn into depression and lethargy.
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