Winter Expressions
You’re on thin __________.
ice
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?
Christmas
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
What is hypothermia?
Damage to body tissue caused by tissue being frozen.
In the __________ of winter.
dead
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
egg nog
What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin
Rain or drizzle falls onto sub-zero surfaces and freezes on contact, forming a layer of ice, is called what?
freezing rain
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding.
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
The South side.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
What holiday baked treat that is loved for its long shelf life? Hint: it is dense, sweet, and very old-fashioned
fruit cake
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
It's fur turns white in winter.
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
Which city is hosting the 2023 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is in Asia.
Beijing, China
90 to 95% of fresh snow is composed of what element?
air
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
cold
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
candy cane
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
What is a chinhook?
A type of warm wind, common in Western Canada and other parts of the world.
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
What do the 5 rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The continents of the world that participate in the games: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
break the ice
In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
What is it called when you cannot see because of the UV light bouncing off of the snow?
What is the coldest territory in Canada?
Nunavut
Where did the 2023 Winter Games take place?
Prince Edward Island
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
Not in a snowball's __________.
chance in hell
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What day does winter officially start?
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?
blizzard
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing
What Scandinavian country has won the most gold medals during all the Winter Olympics combined?
Norway, so far they hold 148 Winter Olympic gold medals; in total, 405 medals. Canada comes in 5th with 77 gold, 225 total.
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
snow
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
What fruit is a popular during the Japanese New Year?
Mandarin (orange is okay). It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.
What holiday takes place on February 2nd?
Groundhog Day
Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?
shortest
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.
What winter sport has a broom as a piece of equipment?
Curling
Name one of 2 sports that Canada typically does well in at the Winter Olympics.
Ice Hockey and/or Freestyle Skiing
What percent of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice?
80%.