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
I fall gently from the sky, each of me unique, no two alike. I cover the ground in a blanket of white
Snowflake
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
I keep you warm, I come in pairs. Fingers or no fingers, I’m what everyone wears.
Gloves or mittens
Known for its antlers, this winter animal is often associated with pulling Santa's sleigh
Reindeer
This man and the protagonist of Charles Dickens's 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol had visits from the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Christmas Yet to come.
Ebenezer Scrooge
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
I am made of plastic or metal, I am used for play or for work, and you’ll usually see me in a sandbox but I am mostly out in the winter months. What am I?
A Shovel
These howling animals, adapted to cold climates, live and hunt in packs during winter.
Wolves
We are Santa's little helpers and help him build toys to distribute all over the world
Elves
How many sides dot snowflakes usually have?
6
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
You are in a cold house in the winter. It is dark. You have one match, a candle and a wood burning stove. Which do you light first?
The match
What is it called when an animal sleeps all winter long and wakes up in the spring?
Hibernating
This hairy ape-like creature from Himalayan folklore is said to inhabit the snowy peaks of the Himalayas.
Abominable Snowman/ Yeti
Many celebrations occur near the shortest day of the year. What is this day called?
Winter solstice.
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
I’m sharp and cold, I hang from above. Beware of my fall, for I strike with no love
Icicle