winter wildlife
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
egg nog
Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?
christmas
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
You’re on thin __________.
ice
what do poler bears mostly eat?
fish
What sweet drink is a wintertime favourite for children and adults alike?
Hot chocolate
What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
What is a chinhook?
a type of winter wind
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
cold
what happens to artic foxs in winter
its fur turns white
What holiday treat is loved for its long shelf life?
fruit cake
What holiday takes place on February 2nd?
groundhog day
What is the necessary weather condition for a blizzard to happen?
Blowing snow with winds greater than 55 kilometres per hour
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
brake the ice
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?
animals
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
a candy cane
What day does winter officially start? Bonus points if you can tell me the name of the holiday associated with it.
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
how cold does it have to be to snow
(in Fahrenheit)
32 degrees Fahrenheit
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
What colour is a polar bears fur? Bonus points if you can tell me the colour of their skin!
Their fur is colourless and transparent, their skin is black
What kind of icing is used to build gingerbread houses?
Royal icing
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
march
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?
Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceburg