Winter Math
If you build 6 snowmen, each with 3 snowballs, how many snowballs do you need?
You'll need 18
(6 x 3 = 18)
What warm drink is commonly made with cocoa powder and milk?
Hot chocolate
(Did you know that hot chocolate traces back to the ancient Mesoamerican's about 4000 years ago? Sounds like it would be well past it's best before date by now!)
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
(It's widely considered to be the most celebrated holiday in Canada)
Where do many Canadians travel to to escape the cold of the winter?
Florida, Arizona, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico... so many warm places to choose from!
What is the most popular winter sport for Canadians to participate in?
Ice skating
(Hockey is too specific, so don't accept it as an answer!)
It will be -4o
(3 - 7 = -4)
What treat is often left out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Milk and cookies!
(Did you know that to burn the calories of two cookies you would need to walk for 24 minutes? Sounds like Santa might need to leave the sleigh at home!)
What Jewish holiday lasts for eight nights?
For bonus points - can you spell it?
Hanukkah
What winter activity do many people do when they vacation in BC or Quebec?
Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing...
(Accept any reasonable answer)
Why does salt help melt ice on sidewalks and roads?
It lowers the freezing point of water
(To between -10 and -21oC!)
If you drink 0.75 litres of hotchocolate, what fraction of a litre did you drink?
75/100 or 3/4 of a litre
What spice is often used in gingerbread?
Ginger
(November 21st is Gingerbread cookie day and December 12th is Gingerbread house day... now you know!)
What holiday celebrates African heritage and culture from Dec 26 - Jan 1?
Kwanza
(Did you know that it was created in 1966 and comes from a Swahili phrase meaning "first fruit"?)
What winter vacation activity involves soaking in hot water outdoors?
Hot springs or hot tubbing
Which Canadian city is known for hosting the world's largest winter festival, Winterlude?
Ottawa
(It begins on the last Friday in January and lasts for 2 weeks)
The cost of skiing is $45 for the ticket and $12 for a half-day rental of skis. If you decide to ski the entire day, how much did you spend?
You spent $69.
(45 + 2 x 12 = 69)
What winter drink is made from apples and served hot?
Apple cider
(It was the most popular drink in early-America, even used for wages!)
What holiday is the day after Christmas day?
Boxing Day
(It's roots come from people giving gifts or boxes to their servants)
What country is the number one destination for Canadians to travel to for a winter holiday?
USA
(Mexico has become the top non-US choice)
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6 sides
(The way that water molecules bond cause it to have 6 sides)
A scarf costs $18. It goes on sale for 25% off. What is the new sale price?
It would be $13.50
(18 - 0.25 x 18 = 13.50)
What holiday food is shaped like a hook?
(They were invented in Germany in 1670)
What holiday is 51 days after Christmas day?
What date is most popular for Canadians to book a flight for a winter vacation?
Any time from Dec 18 - 23 are acceptable answers!
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter solstice
(December 21)