Holidays/Traditions
December 25th
What is Christmas Day?
We wear these to keep our fingers warm in winter.
What are gloves/mittens?
A common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, primarily affecting the nose, throat, and sinuses
What is a cold?
You might enjoy this warm drink with marshmallows or whipped cream.
What is hot cocoa?
When temperatures reach 32 degrees or lower?
Freezing/Below freezing?
December 31st
What is New Year's Eve?
An outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips. Sometimes it comes with an attached hood. It is the garment EVERYONE needs to wear in cold winter weather.
What is a coat/winter coat?
A highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses
What is the flu?
A beverage made from apples that can be enjoyed cold or hot (though it's most commonly hot in winter).
What is apple cider/hot apple cider?
What is "curling up"?
Countries such as the United States, Japan, Spain, Italy, Colombia, and Portugal all celebrate New Year's day on this date.
What is January 1st?
What are hats/winter hats?
A contagious illness caused by the SARS-Co-V-2 virus. It spreads most easily in winter weather/cooler temperatures, but is not caused by exposure to cold weather.
What is Covid/the Coronavirus?
A hot broth many enjoy with crackers. You might sip on this while treating a cold or to simply enjoy as a meal or an appetizer.
What is soup?
Another way to say "to dress warmly". To wear a coat, hat, boots, gloves and other clothing to stay warm.
What is "to bundle up"?
This day falls after Thanksgiving holiday and is when many Americans traditionally begin their Christmas shopping.
What is Black Friday?
What are earmuffs?
A common respiratory virus that can cause cold-like symptoms, but can be severe for infants and older adults.
What is RSV?
A sweet cookie treat that contains ginger, honey, or molasses. You might use them to build a delicious house!
HINT: We saw many of them on our trip to see the Winter Lights.
What is a gingerbread cookie?
An idiom, usually used in winter, to express that someone is feeling slightly ill/sick.
What is "under the weather"?
This holiday will fall on Christmas day this year (2024). It is an 8-day "Festival of Lights" observed Jews around the world.
What is Hanukkah/Chanukah?
People dress in these to help keep themselves warm when they're outside in cold weather but to stay cool when they are in heated spaces indoors.
What are layers?
A medical emergency that occurs when your body temperature drops dangerously low, usually due to prolonged exposure to cold environments
What is hypothermia?
A baked good made of dried fruit and nuts that is a popularly unpopular as a Christmas gift.
What is a fruit cake?
A light snowfall.
What is a dusting?