Winter Phrases
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold
What Christmas candy has been made for 300 years and is used as a sweet treat or decoration?
Candy cane
For the Chinese New Year, young people are given money in what color of envelopes?
Red
What are dangerous winter storms with blowing snow and wind with low visibility called?
Blizzards
What winter sport evolved from skateboarding and surfing?
Snowboarding
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg
What winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog
What country was the first to use the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
Being temporarily unable to see due to UV light reflecting from snow is called what?
Snow blindness
This is the most efficient way for individuals to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice
What Italian dish is traditionally served on Christmas Eve?
Fish
What African holiday "first fruits", celebrates family, harvest, and unity.
Kwanzaa
If you have been out in the cold and are afraid that you have frostbite, you should rub the affected area with snow - true or false?
False. Frozen skin tissue can easily be damaged by rubbing. A better alternative is to heat the frostbitten area quickly in warm, but not hot, water.
Where did speed skating originate?
Netherlands
In the __________ of winter.
Dead
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
Gold coin
In Spain, they eat 12 of what on New Years Day to make sure people have good luck?
Grapes
What is the measurement of how cold it feels outside based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill
What is the name of a winter sliding sport in which a person rides down a frozen track while lying face down and head-first?
Skeleton
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder
In which country is it now traditional to eat at KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which country follows the tradition to light candles on the graves of relatives on Christmas Eve?
Finland
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?
Humidity
What winter sports event combines cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship?
Biathlon