Riddles
I was known to Greek philosophers a thousand years ago, I have numbers all in a line, and I can tell you if rain will turn to snow. What am I?
THERMOMETER
You're on thin ... __________.
ICE
Which US State has the most snow days per year?
Colorado, Alaska, or Vermont?
ALASKA
What makes up the filling of mince pies?
SWEET FRUITS AND SUGAR
What is the shortest day of the year called?
WINTER SOLSTICE
I am worn to mark a successful victory, I am also made of flowers and leaves formed into a circle, and I vary from big to tiny. What am I?
WREATH
I slept so well last night, I was out ... _________.
COLD
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas Tree?
Germany, Canada, or USA?
GERMANY
What does the song “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” ask you to bring?
FIGGY PUDDING
What are candy canes shaped to resemble?
A SHEPARD'S STAFF
If you come up to the arctic you’ll see me everywhere, I am pulled by huskies to slide downhill. What am I?
SLED
That's just the tip of the ... ________.
ICEBERG
Which country did eggnog come from?
Switzerland, Africa, or England?
ENGLAND
What is the name of the traditional sweet fruit bread from Germany?
STOLLEN
What does December, January and February have in common?
THE LETTER 'R'
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?
SHOVEL
She doesn't seem to be feeling well, maybe she's under the ... ________.
WEATHER
In Russia, children are not given presents on Christmas Day but on which other day?
Boxing Day, New Years Eve, or New Years Day?
NEW YEARS DAY
What part of a Christmas tree can be used to make tea?
THE PINE NEEDLES
Which of the following is not white? Igloo, a white dove, polar bears, milk, marshmallows, or snow?
Polar bears, because their fur is colorless. Each fur strand is actually transparent and pigment free with a hollow core which reflects light.
I am unexpected, ferocious, dreadful, bitter, violent and bad, for when I come I can ruin your plans. What am I?
BIZZARD
Why are you giving them the cold ... ________?
SHOULDER
What is the snowiest city in the world?
Aomori City in Japan, Tokyo in Japan, or Shanghai in China?
AOMORI CITY IN JAPAN
In Germany, the tradition of decorating ________ started in the early 1800s.
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia, Anemophobia, or Frigophobia?
CHIONOPHOBIA
(The word chionophobia comes from the Greek word for snow (chióni)).