Winter Fill in the Blank
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
What sweet drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
Hot chocolate
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?
Hibernation
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fight
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure skating
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog
In what holiday do children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What drink is frequently served at German Christmas markets?
Mulled wine (glühwein)
On what date will winter officially start in the Southern Hemisphere in 2023?
June 21st
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white
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
Where are the next Winter Olympics being held?
Italy
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years?
A candy cane
For the Chinese New Year, young people are given money in envelopes of the colour _____.
Red
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
What is a chinhook?
A type of winter wind
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding
When were the first Winter Olympics?
1924
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
What's one traditional Hannukah food?
Brisket, Latkes, Kugel, Sufganiyot, Hanukkah Gelt
How many grapes are consumed by each person on New Year's Eve in Spain?
12
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France
I’ll do that when hell __________.
Freezes over.
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin
On what date will winter officially end in the Northern Hemisphere in 2023?
March 20th, 2023
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
DAILY DOUBLE! What was the lowest temperature ever recorded?
-53.6 Celsius (-128.6 Fahrenheit) in Antarctica
In what country was the first snowmobile patented?
Canada
Which country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics?
United States
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
DAILY DOUBLE! In which country is it now traditional to eat at KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
What holiday takes place on January 22nd?
Chinese New Year
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
On top of their feet!
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?
Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling
Which country has the highest all-time total medal tally at the Winter Olympics?
Norway (368 medals: 132 gold, 125 silver, and 111 bronze)