Winter Fill in the Blank
Winter Flavours
Winter Holidays
Winter Wildlife
Winter Weather
Winter Activities
Winter Olympics
100
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
100
What sweet drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
Hot chocolate
100
Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?
Christmas
100
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernation
100
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet
100
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fight
100
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure skating
200
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
200
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog
200
In what holiday do children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
200
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin
200
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6.
200
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating
200
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding
300
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
300
What drink is frequently served at German Christmas markets?
Mulled wine (glühwein)
300
On what date will winter officially start in the Southern Hemisphere in 2023?
June 21st
300
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white
300
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill
300
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel
300
Where are the next Winter Olympics being held?
Italy or Canada ?
Italy
400
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
400
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years?
A candy cane
400
For the Chinese New Year, young people are given money in envelopes of the colour _____.
Red
400
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
400
What is the highest recorded snowfall in pa?
A. 40 inches
B. 70 inches
C. 60 inches
C. 60 inches
Known as the Blizzard of 1958, the storm started on March 18 and lasted to March 21
400
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding
400
When were the first Winter Olympics?
A. 1909
B. 1924
C. 1917
B. 1924
500
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
500
What's one traditional Hannukah food?
Brisket, Latkes, Kugel, Sufganiyot, Hanukkah Gelt
500
How many grapes are consumed by each person on New Year's Eve in Spain?
12
500
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
500
What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow
500
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing
500
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France or Germany ?
France
600
What does a lake do to skate on it?
Freezes over.
600
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin
600
On what date will winter officially end in the Northern Hemisphere in 2023?
March 20th, 2023
600
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
600
DAILY DOUBLE! What was the lowest temperature ever recorded?
A. -53
B. - 77
C. - 43
-53. (-128.6 Fahrenheit) in Antarctica
600
In what country was the first snowmobile patented?
Canada
600
Which country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics?
Russia or United States?
United States
700
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
700
DAILY DOUBLE! In which country is it now traditional to eat at KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
700
What holiday takes place on January 22nd?
Chinese New Year
700
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
On top of their feet!
700
True or False
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of Humidly?
True! The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.
700
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling
700
Which country has the highest all-time total medal tally at the Winter Olympics?
A. Norway
B. New Zeeland
C. Germany
A. Norway (368 medals: 132 gold, 125 silver, and 111 bronze)