Winter Movies & TV Shows
This 2004 animated movie features penguins sliding across ice in Antarctica.
What is Penguins of Madagascar?
This jolly character delivers gifts to children around the world.
Who is Santa Claus?
“Jingle Bells” is about riding in this type of vehicle.
What is a sleigh?
This warm drink is often topped with marshmallows during winter.
What is hot chocolate?
In Japan, families often eat this food on December 31st to celebrate the New Year
What is soba noodles (Toshikoshi soba)?
In this movie, a boy boards a magical train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
What is The Polar Express?
A snowman brought to life by a magical hat.
Who is Frosty the Snowman?
“Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” mentions wishing for warm this.
What is a fire?
These small, spiral-shaped pastries are traditional in many European winter celebrations.
What are cinnamon rolls?
In Sweden, people celebrate St. Lucia’s Day with candles and this type of food.
What are saffron buns (Lussekatter)?
This movie follows siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy into a magical wardrobe.
What is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
The Grinch is known for trying to steal this from a town.
What is the holiday celebration (or holiday cheer)?
“Frosty the Snowman” wears this on his head that brings him to life.
What is a top hat?
This type of nut is often roasted and eaten during the winter season.
What are chestnuts?
In Mexico, this festive event involves breaking a brightly colored clay container filled with candy.
What is a piñata?
This classic winter TV special features a snowman who comes to life with a magical hat.
What is Frosty the Snowman? What is Frosty the Snowman?
In The Nutcracker, this character battles the Mouse King.
Who is the Nutcracker?
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” is from this animated winter film.
What is Frozen?
This sweet, spiced bread loaf is popular in Germany and the Netherlands during winter.
What is gingerbread?
In Finland, people enjoy this winter sport on frozen lakes during the holiday season.
What is ice skating?
In this movie, a town becomes covered in snow and is saved from a mischievous green character.
What is How the Grinch Stole the Holiday?
This traditional figure lights the candles during Kwanzaa celebrations.
What is the Kinara?
This song tells listeners to “dance around the Christmas tree.”
What is Rockin’ Around the Holiday Tree?
These frozen treats are often decorated with icing and sprinkles in winter festivities.
What are decorated cookies (or sugar cookies)?
In the Netherlands, children celebrate a December holiday with visits from this “gift-bringing” figure.
Who is Sinterklaas?