Winter
Winter holidays
Winter Weather
winter sports
Culture
100

Icy white rain that falls from the sky and can be made into a ball!

What is snow?


100

This is a big celebration where we share gifts and enjoy our families by a big tree with lights and ornaments!

What is Christmas?

100

When it is very snowy and windy we call it a _______.

It is also the name of a treat at Dairy queen.

What is a blizzard?

100

This sport takes place on ice and you wear special shoes with blades on them. 

What is Ice skating?


100

During this time of year, many people have parties and give presents to friends and family.

What is Christmas?

200

The season begins on December 21st and ends on March 20th.

What is winter?

200

A holiday day in winter celebrated for eight days with family, and by lighting a candle for each day.

What is Hanukkah

200

When it is cold outside but even chillier because of the wind, we call it a ___________.

what is a wind chill?

200

This sport requires a mountain, poles and a chairlift.

What is skiing?

200

During Christmas, this jolly old man dressed in red and white comes on December 24th to deliver us presents!

Who is Santa Claus?

300

During the winter, how many major holidays do we celebrate in the US? (Closest answer wins)

 

What is 8 Holidays!

 (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, Lunar New Year, Epiphany, Valentines, St. Patricks) 

300

We celebrate at midnight annually, marking the end and beginning of the calendar year?

What is New Years eve/day?

300

Freezing rain makes the roads __________. This makes driving and walking a bit risky!

What is slippery?

300

When you take the top of a can or homemade sled and slide down a snowy hill

What is sledding?


300

Santa cannot walk from house to house. He flies on his _________ with his reindeer.

What is a sleigh?

400

The shortest day of the year falls on this day, known as "winter solstice."

When is December 21st.

400

This is a day of LOVE in February

What is Valentine's day?


400

What is a common hot beverage we can drink after a cold day outside?

What is hot cocoa!


400

You put these on your feet to help you walk on snow.

What are snowshoes/boots?

400

On December 25th, it is very popular for families to gather and eat a type of big bird (Hint: You might eat it on Thanksgiving, too!)

What is a Turkey?

500

Birds tend to fly south during this season.

What is winter?

500

An Irish holiday.

What is St. Patrick's day?


500

In the winter it is always important to wear ____ for your hands and ____ for your head!

What are mittens and hats

500

This sport requires ice skates, sticks, and a little puck to shoot into a goalpost!

What is ice hockey?

500

A popular drink around Christmas time

What is eggnog?