Be careful! If you’re walking on pavement after a cold winter night, you might slip on this invisible hazard.
black ice
Name that treat:
Sweet, & mint-peppered with just a few pinches,
you might use this to walk if you were only 6 inches.
candy cane
This precipitate forms only when the air temperature falls below 0° Celsius.
snowflake, snow
Name that character:
A Disney princess that took the world by a storm,
she’ll likely inspire you to “Let It Go”.
Elsa
Fill in the blank:
“Raindrops on roses and ___ __ ______,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens…”
whiskers on kittens
(from "My Favorite Things")
In Jewish culture, this 6-pointed symbol is said to reference the shield of a king who was born circa 1035 BC.
star of David
Name that treat:
Top it with marshmallows or leave it plain and creamy,
drink this cozy beverage while it’s still warm and steamy.
hot chocolate
You’ll want to grab one of these to manually dig your car out following a snow storm.
shovel
Name that character:
Put a top hat on his snowy head for magical winter fun,
but make sure he won’t spend too much time in the sun!
Frosty the Snowman
Fill in the blank:
“O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, how ______ ___ ___ ______!”
lovely are thy branches
(from "O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)")
Cheers! This bubbly beverage calls for celebration.
champagne
Name that treat:
Milk, nutmeg, heavy cream, egg yolks and bourbon,
enjoy this with liquor or make it a virgin.
eggnog
A set of these are commonly used by New England drivers to maximize traction on wintery roads, especially if the vehicle lacks all-wheel drive capacity.
snow tires
Name that character:
Hairless, he spreads to us cheer and “good grief!”,
always accompanied by Snoopy and Vince Guaraldi.
Charlie Brown
Fill in the blank:
“A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight,
______ __ _ _____ __________!”
walkin' in a winter wonderland
(from "Winter Wonderland")
Used in chapels, on menorahs, in fancy restaurants & more, these items can be used to add light or scent to a space.
candles
Name that treat:
Shaped to person or home and designed any way,
these confectionery treats double as a crafts on display.
gingerbread people, gingerbread house
This pair of garments maximizes the internal heat around your paws-- but minimizes your dexterity.
mittens
Name that character:
Revolutionary family of priests central to Hanukkah’s story,
freed their people from captivity, led Judea to glory.
The Maccabees
Fill in the blank:
“___, ___ _______, Santa's gotta make it to town!
Santa, make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down.
___, ___ _______, 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round!”
run, run Rudolph
(from "Run, Run Rudolph")
First invented by Thomas Edison in the winter of 1879, these festive strands are often powered by no more than 100 volts.
string lights
Name that treat:
From leftover challah, seeds, chocolate, and nuts,
this sweet doughy treat is also named for “grandma”.
babka
This phenomenon is another name for a blizzard, but technically only when the winds blow in from a particular direction.
nor'easter
Name that character:
Both hero and villain (movies can’t seem to decide),
this character is ice, sleet, & snow personified.
Jack Frost
Fill in the blank:
“Should auld _______ __ _____,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld _______ __ _____,
and days of auld lang syne?”
acquaintance be forgot
(from "Auld Lang Syne")