Winter Basics
This season comes after fall
Winter
Christmas tree
This holiday is known as the Festival of Lights
Hanukkah
This tool is used to measure temperature
Thermometer
This holiday is celebrated in the middle of February
Valentine's Day
This month usually marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere
December
Santa Claus is said to live here
the North Pole
Hanukkah lasts this many nights
Animals like bears do this to survive winter
A frozen treat made from flavored liquid on a stick:
Popsicle
This term refers to the exact moment when the Northern Hemisphere receives the least amount of sunlight
Winter Solstice
This red-nosed reindeer helps guide Santa's Sleigh
Rudolph
The candle holder used during Hanukkah is called this
When water vapor changes directly into ice without becoming liquid, this happens:
Frost
This winter sport uses boots with blades
Ice skating or Hockey
Winters are colder because Earth is ___________ from the sun
This country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition
Germany
This holiday celebrates African-American culture from December 26-January 1
Kwanzaa
Low-pressure system
This sliding sport involves racing down an iced track feet first
Luge
This tilt of Earth's axis (in degrees) is responsible for seasonal changes rather than distance from the sun
23.5
These traditional cookies are commonly baked and decorated during the holidays
Gingerbread cookies
This holiday celebrates the return of longer days after the longest night
Winter Solstice
The study of snow and ice is called this:
Cryology
This late-winter tradition involves setting personal goals for self-improvement for the start of a new year
New Year's resolutions