Winter Expressions
You’re on thin __________.
ice
Which vegetable is most popularly used as Frosty's nose?
Carrot
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
What material is often used to thaw icy roads?
Salt
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What sport requires you to use a board to glide down a mountain?
Snowboarding
She isn't feeling great, she is under the _______.
weather
What soda company often uses a polar bear in their advertisements?
Coca - Cola
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?
A Penguin
What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?
Blizzard
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
skating
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate/cocoa
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
What happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?
It turns white.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your legs and arms?
A snow angel.
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a steeply sloping track.
Luge/bobsledding/skeleton
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
cold
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What holiday takes place on February 2nd? Hint: Bill Murray
Groundhog Day
In the movie Ice Age, what animal is Sid?
Sloth
What is it called, when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it and your body temperature gets dangerously low?
Hypothermia
Huskies are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
This winter sport has a nickname “chess on ice”.
Curling
To not talk to someone is to "give them the _______"
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
egg nog
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
Winter in the Northern Hemisphere typically ends in March, with the arrival of the spring equinox, which usually occurs around March 20th or 21st. This marks the transition from winter to spring.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
What temperature is considered the lowest in the Universe? Give the name and the temperature.
The lowest possible temperature in the universe is called absolute zero, which is 0 Kelvin (K), equivalent to -273.15°C or -459.67°F.
People go door-to-door singing songs, what is it called?
Caroling
What activity is biathlon originated from?
The biathlon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, originating from Scandinavian military exercises in the 18th century.