Winter Expressions
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.
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.
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
A type of warm wind, common in Western Canada and other parts of the world.
What is a chinhook?
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
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
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