Winter Animals
Famous for their waddle, these birds huddle together to stay warm in the Antarctic cold.
Penguin
This jolly figure, dressed in red and white, is said to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Santa 🎅🏽
This icy form of precipitation falls when water vapor freezes directly into ice crystals
Snow
This activity involves gliding across a frozen surface on metal blades attached to boots.
Ice skating
What is popularly used for a snowman's nose?
Carrot
This country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics.
This Arctic animal is known for its thick white fur and ability to swim in freezing waters.
Polar Bear
This magical snowman comes to life when a silk hat is placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
This term refers to the chilling effect caused by wind lowering the perceived temperature on exposed skin.
Wind chill
This winter pastime involves sliding downhill on a sled or toboggan
Sledding
Over 1.76 billion of these candies are made every year for the holidays.
Candy Canes
This country hosted the first ever Winter Olympics
France
Known for its antlers, this winter animal is often associated with pulling Santa's sleigh
Reindeer
Known for her icy powers, this queen from a popular Disney movie sings the hit song "Let It Go."
Elsa
This severe winter storm is characterized by heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low visibility lasting for at least three hours.
Blizzard
This creative activity involves rolling large snowballs and stacking them to make a frosty figure with a carrot nose.
Making a snowman
This hot drink, made from milk or water, chocolate, and sometimes topped with whipped cream or marshmallows, is a winter staple.
Hot Chocolate
This was the year of the first ever Olympics
1924
What is it called when an animal sleeps all winter long and wakes up in the spring?
Hibernating
This winter villain tries to steal Christmas but has a change of heart after meeting the Whos of Whoville.
The Grinch
This dangerous winter condition occurs when rain freezes on contact with cold surfaces, forming a clear, slick layer.
Freezing rain
This activity is played on ice using brooms to sweep and guide a heavy stone toward a target.
Curling
This sweet and spicy baked good is often used in building during the holiday season.
Gingerbread
This Winter Olympics sport, which debuted in 1998, includes events like halfpipe and slopestyle and is known for its gravity-defying tricks.
Snowboarding
Sparrows
This mythical character, often depicted as a giant, is said to bring winter storms and icy winds in folklore.
Jack Frost
This rare winter weather event combines the characteristics of a thunderstorm with heavy snowfall and lightning
Thundersnow
This activity involves catching fish through holes drilled in frozen lakes or ponds
Ice fishing
This holiday drink is made from eggs, milk and often a splash of rum or brandy.
Eggnog
This country has won the most medals in Winter Olympics history, with over 400 podium finishes as of 2024.
Norway