I cannot stress this enough
This practice focuses on grounding your thoughts in the present moment to reduce anxiety
What is mindfulness meditation (will take meditation)?
Unlike true hibernators, this agile forager remains active through winter, relying on cached food stores and its bushy tail for warmth and balance.
What is a squirrel?
A nostalgic neighborhood pastime turned full-contact chaos, this frosty showdown rewards accuracy, arm strength, and a good sense of humor
What is a snowball fight?
This classic jazz standard for winter-time celebrates being snowed in together and love that’s heating up
What is “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”?
This animated adventure follows a mismatched herd of prehistoric creatures navigating a glacial migration
What is Ice Age?
Dermatologists recommend this as an essential part of winter self-care
What is moisturizing?
This Arctic survivor undergoes a seasonal wardrobe change (its coat turning white in winter and brown in summer) a perfect example of adaptive camouflage.
What is an arctic fox (will also take fox)?
With roots in 19th-century Canada, this high-speed sport combines skating finesse, stick handling, and plenty of time spent in the penalty box
What is ice hockey (will also take hockey)?
This playful duet became infamous for it's controversial lyrical theme; yet it remains one of the best-known wintertime songs
What is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”?
This underdog sports film from the 1990s turns a ragtag youth hockey team into champions, teaching teamwork, and a few life lessons, along the way
What is The Mighty Ducks?
A popular form of tactile self-care
What are sensory bins?
With a coat so dense that snow can rest on its back without melting, this massive grazer was once hunted nearly to extinction across the Great Plains
What is a bison?
In this precise Olympic sport, teammates furiously sweep the ice to control the path and speed of a 44-pound granite stone
What is curling?
In this 2013 Disney anthem, Idina Menzel belts out a declaration of icy independence
What is “Let It Go”?
Centered around the cutthroat world of figure skating, this 2017 biopic examines fame, scandal, and the blurred edges of villainy on ice
What is I, Tonya?
This relaxation practice uses essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being
What is aromatherapy?
Unlike bears, this small mammal enters a true hibernation, lowering its body temperature nearly to freezing inside a nest of leaves or grass
What is a hedgehog?
This backyard classic uses packed snow or icy hills for a quick thrill
What is sledding (will also take tobogganing)?
Released in 1990, this hip-hop hit famously sampled Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” and made “stop, collaborate, and listen” a cultural catchphrase
What is “Ice Ice Baby”?
In this mid-century animated short, a discarded fashion accessory becomes the unlikely source of life for a snowy figure
What is Frosty the Snowman?
a favorite mindfulness tool for reflection and thought. One page at a time.
Known for traveling up to 3,000 miles a year, this arctic wanderer endures blizzards and subzero temperatures during one of the longest migrations of any land mammal
What is a caribou (will also take reindeer)?
Partly originating from ballet , this sport’s judges look for artistry, edge control, and clean landings
What is figure skating?
First recorded in the 1930s, this beloved tune invites listeners to imagine building a snowman, holding hands, and enjoying the simple magic of the season
What is “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”?
Set in an isolated mountain hotel during a brutal snowstorm, this psychological horror film turns cabin fever into an unforgettable descent into madness
What is The Shining?