Brrr!
The temperature (Fahrenheit) water freezes at
32 degrees
A graceful yet athletic winter sport where individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, and intricate footwork
Ice/Figure Skating
Over 1.76 billion of these red and white candy sticks are made every year for the holidays
Candy Canes
A jolly figure, dressed in red and white, that is said to deliver gifts to children on Christmas
Santa Claus
The body's defense system, which goes into overdrive fighting winter bugs
Immune System
The coldest place in the world
Antarctica
A winter sport where you ride a single board down snow-covered slopes, feet strapped in sideways
Snowboarding
A popular hot drink for children after a cold day in the snow, often including marshmallows
Hot Cocoa/Chocolate
This magical snowman comes to life when a silk hat is placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
The medical term for the extreme lowering of body temperature, a serious winter risk
Hypothermia
The official first day of winter
December 21st
A sport and activity where people glide over snow on long, narrow runners attached to their boots, using poles for balance and propulsion
Skiing
A type of cookie used to build miniature candy houses
Gingerbread
A winter villain who tries to steal Christmas but has a change of heart after meeting the Whos of Whoville
The Grinch
The vitamin people are most likely to be lacking during winter
Vitamin D
Form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet
Teams slide heavy granite stones on ice towards a target ("the house"), aiming to get their stones closest to the center ("the button")
Curling
A holiday drink is made from eggs and milk
Eggnog
This mythical character is said to bring winter storms and icy winds in folklore.
Jack Frost
The specific virus that causes the most common type of cold
Rhinovirus
Coldest temperature ever recorded? (Closest wins)
-128.6 degrees F / -89.2 degrees C
A thrilling winter sport where teams race sleek, aerodynamic sleds down an icy, banked track, aiming for the fastest total time over several runs
Bobsleighing / Bobsledding
A country that traditionally eats KFC for their Christmas dinner
Japan
The ninth of Santa Claus' reindeer
Rudolph
A winter-related condition where fingers and toes turn numb and white due to poor circulation
Raynaud's phenomenon