Winter Idioms
Take a rain check
"The baseball game was rained out so we will use our ticket for a later game."
What is: doing a planned activity later
The elves keep their money here.
What is: a snow bank
These cookies are shaped like little people.
What are: gingerbread men?
I put these up on the outside of my house to make it brighter during the dark winter nights.
What are: Christmas lights
This is Elsa's favorite synonym for feeling really cold.
What is: frozen
Out of here
"One more class and I am out of here for Winter Break"
What is: to leave, to be finished with something.
This object we decorate each year first became popular in Germany in the 1800's.
What is: a Christmas tree
This drink name reminds me of chickens.
What is: Eggnog
My family likes to tromp around in the field to cut one of these down fresh.
What is: a Christmas tree
Another word for Winter "Vacation"
What is: "Break"
Cost an arm and a leg
"My new computer cost an arm and a leg."
What is: to be expensive
The names of Santa's reindeer.
What are: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen. And Rudolph!
This Thanksgiving meat may be served again at Christmas.
What is: Turkey
Sometimes I decorate this and put it on my door
What is: a wreath
Another way to say "Happy Yuletide"
What is: Merry Christmas
Hit the sack
"It's late so I need to hit the sack because I am so tired."
What is: to go sleep, go to bed
Santa's beard was "white as ____"
What is" snow
I love to watch this sweet kind of bread that is named after a popular spice, being made at the mall food court. I especially like the cream cheese frosting.
What is: a cinnamon roll (Cinnabon)
I collect these to hang on my tree to show where I have been on vacation.
What are: ornaments
Synonym for a really big dinner
What is: feast (or banquet)
Under the weather
"My dad is feeling under the weather."
What is: to be sick
Clement Moore wrote this poem that describes Santa Claus and his nighttime visit, to entertain his children in 1823. It is still read every year on December 24th by many parents.
What is: Twas the Night Before Christmas (A visit from St. Nicholas)
My favorite vegetable, all mashed up.
What are: potatoes (mashed potatoes)
I like to listen to these songs on the radio in December.
What are: Christmas carols (Christmas music)
Another name for Kris Kringle.
What is: Santa Clause