Winter Fill in the Blank
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog.
What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah.
Name all of Santa's reindeer (in the right order!)
Prancer, Dancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Dasher, Vixen, Blitzen and Rudolf
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What holiday treat is loved for its long shelf life?
Fruit cake.
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
It's fur turns white in winter.
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
A candy cane.
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?
Animals.
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black.
What is a chinhook?
A type of winter wind.
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
In which country is it now traditional to eat a KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan.
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March.
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard.
What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow.
What is the coldest state in the United States of America?
Alaska.
I’ll do that when hell __________.
Freezes over.
Who served up figgy pudding in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol?
Mrs. Crachit.
What day does winter officially start?
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground.
What is the necessary weather condition for a blizzard to happen?
Blowing snow with winds greater than 55 kilometres per hour
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing.
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin.
What holiday takes place on February 2nd?
Groundhog Day.
What is the term for hibernation that occurs during the summer months?
Aestivation - this is a period of animal dormancy, (where an animal’s life pauses) usually by insects, reptiles, and amphibians, occurs during dry months to retain water and conserve energy.
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?
Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling.