Animals
Where do polar bears live?
Arctic
What is a traditional fun activity involving building a figure from snow?
Building a Snowman
How many centimeters of snow can you get from 12cm of snow?
1cm
What country did decorating gingerbread houses start?
Germany
What month does winter start in Canada?
December
When an animal slows its heart rate to save energy and survive the winter without eating much is called what?
Hibernation
Where was the biggest-ever snowball fight recorded?
Canada
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
What holiday is a cultural celebration of love and romance?
Valentine's Day
What is the national sport of Canada?
Ice Hockey
What is the process called where animals move to warmer locations during winter?
Migration
What decade was the first modern winter olympics?
1920's (1924)
Canada ranks in the top 10 coldest countries on Earth.
Where do they place?
Third
What is a typical celebration activity on New Year's Eve?
Fireworks
________ is a sport in which players stones on a sheet of ice towards a target area.
Curling
What are squirrels thought to bury to store for a winter supply of food?
Acorns
What holiday season movie features a magical train ride?
The Polar Express
Egypt has never experienced snow. True or False?
False. Egypt's capital Cairo witnessed extremely rare snowfall (mostly graupel) on December 13
What is the purpose of Groundhog Day?
Predicting the arrival of spring
What fruit is harvested in winter?
Cranberries
What mammal has the lowest body temperature?
Artic Ground Squirrels
The Dutch believe that eating this pastry on New Year's will bring good luck.
Donuts
Which heavy material was the fabric of choice for winter clothes in ancient Greece?
Wool
What decade was the first ball dropped in Time Square?
1900's (1907)
Which winter sport is Tonya Harding known for?
Figure Skating