Winter Activities
Winter Holidays
Winter Treats
Winter Clothes
Winter Weather
100
This thing is often made in the winter time by children. It has a corn cob pipe, a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal.
A snowman
100

What do people decorate to put Christmas presents under?

Christmas Tree

100

What is the winter treat that everyone likes to cut out, bake and decorate?

Sugar (or Christmas) Cookies

100
These keep your feet dry in the winter.
Boots
100
What type of precipitation do we get in the winter?
Snow
200

These objects are banned from Ben Rush but are often fun to throw at your friends.

Snowball

200

During what Jewish holiday do you light a menorah?

Hanukkah Bonus 100 points if you can name how many candles a menorah holds.

200

What is the hot chocolaty drink that we have during the cold months?

Hot cocoa  Bonus 300 points if you can name another holiday drink that you serve cold. (Most kids don't really like this drink)

200
What is the item of clothing that goes under your regular clothes to help you stay warm?
Long Underwear, Long Johns, Thermal Underwear
200
What is another name for a "snow storm"?
Blizzard Bonus 200 points: During a blizzard the wind blows the snow around and makes _______________.
300
What winter sport involves walking up a hill, but not down?
Sledding
300

What is the special top you play with during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah?

Dreidel

300

Run, run, run, as fast as you can! Can't catch me! I'm the __________________!

Gingerbread Man

300
What are gloves with no separate fingers?
Mittens
300
What makes it feel like 15 degrees when it is really 28 degrees?
Wind or Wind Chill
400
What kind of house can you make out of snow?
Igloo
400

On what date does Winter start?

December 21st Bonus: What is the name of this event called?

400

Can you name a treat that is eaten during Hanukkah?

Latke (potato pancake) or Sufganyiot (jelly donut)

400
What is the item of clothing that can keep your ears warm, but is not a hat?
Ear Muffs
400

These are the type of days when weather is so cold or conditions unsafe that there is no school.

Snow Day

500
Which winter sport requires 8 furry friends to help you?
Dog Sledding Bonus 500 points if you can name the famous Dog Sled race in Alaska. Bonus 200 if you can guess what they call the sled driver.
500
What is the winter holiday that celebrates African heritage, culture, community, and family?
Kwanzaa
500

What is the winter treat that is shaped like a Shepherd's hook?

Candy Cane

500
What is another name for a big heavy jacket? Hint: They sometimes have furry hoods.
Parka
500
How many points do snowflakes have?
6
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