Winter Expressions
You’re on thin __________.
ice
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What is damage to body tissue caused by being frozen?
frost bite
She isn't feeling great, she is under the _______.
weather
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
egg nog
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo?
A Penguin
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
skating
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
south
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
A very dense, old-fashioned holiday treat, which most kids don't like.
fruit cake
What happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?
It turns white.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your legs and arms?
A snow angel.
True or False? The average falling speed of a snowflake is 4 km/h.
True
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
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
The __________________ _______________ is the effect when things start off small and get big.
The Snowball Effect
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
snow
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
What fruit is popular during the Japanese New Year? Hint: it is round and can be sweet or sour
Mandarin (orange is okay). It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.
Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?
shortest
People go door-to-door singing songs, what is it called?
caroling
True or false? 80% of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice.
true