Flags 🏳️
This is the colour flag you wave to surrender.
What is white?
While often associated with surrender, the primary formal meaning in international law (specifically the Hague Conventions) is a "flag of truce" or "parley"—a request for a temporary ceasefire to communicate or negotiate.
It is said that you find a pot of gold at the end of these.
What are rainbows?
In Irish legend, Leprechauns bury pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, but since a rainbow can only be seen at a distance, the gold is forever illusive.
It is “freezing cold” at this degree or colder.
What is 0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit?
Originally, Anders Celsius's scale created in 1742 set 0°C at boiling and 100°C at freezing. This was for cold climates to prevent temperatures being negative numbers.
On January 4, people who are visually impaired celebrate this method of reading and writing.
What is Braille?
World Braille Day honors Louis Braille, the Frenchman who invented braille and was born with sight but lost it at the age of 10.
You will see a black-and-white checkered flag at this sporting event.
What is auto racing?
First used in 1906, it indicates the end of any race or practice session.
This is said to never strike the same place twice.
What is lightning?
This is a myth! Lightning frequently strikes the same spot multiple times, especially tall, isolated objects like skyscrapers, with the Empire State Building getting hit about 25 times a year.
This is when snow is forecasted and school will be closed.
What is a snow day?
In Winnipeg the school buses are cancelled if there is a severe weather warning or if the temperature falls below -35 degrees or -45 degrees with the windchill.
Epiphany, the Christian holiday held on January 6, commemorates the visit of these men.
Who are the Three Wise Men, or the Magi?
Epiphany is also called Three Kings’ Day.
The Union Jack is primarily the flag of this country.
What is the United Kingdom?
The Union Jack is a combination of the flags for England, Scotland, and Ireland. Wales isn't represented as it was considered part of England when the flag was first designed in 1606.
Finish the phrase: "Red sky at night...."
What is ... Sailor's delight"
This means there will be good weather. The saying is generally true because the red you see at sunset reflects dust particles, which indicate high pressure and stable conditions.
When someone is in a precarious situation where a small mistake could lead to serious trouble, they are said to be skating on this.
What is skating on thin ice?
For literal skating, thin ice is anything less than 4 inches (10 cm) thick.
People celebrate the founding of this “down-under” country on January 26.
What is Australia?
January 26 is known as Australia Day. The first Australian colonists were prisoners brought from Britain in the late 18th century.
Pirates are associated with this flag.
What is the Jolly Roger?
The flag features a white skull and crossbones on a black background. Pirates used a friendly flag first to approach ships, then hoisted the terrifying Jolly Roger to demand surrender without a fight.
These are colored spots of light appear on either side of the sun when it is very cold and are named after man's best friend.
What are Sundogs?
Sundogs appear when sunlight passes through a thin veil of ice crystal clouds, and the ice acts as a prism, refracting the light.
This term refers to the coldest part of winter.
What is the dead of winter?
The phrase "dead of winter" emerged in the early 1600s, paralleling "dead of night," speaking of the stillness and inactivity of the time.
This large South American tourist destination’s name translates to “River of January.”
What is Rio de Janeiro?
It is named this because the Portuguese landed in the area on January 1, 1502.
This is the rarest colour on country flags.
What is Purple?
Currently used on only 2 national flags (Dominica and Nicaragua), and historically has never been used on national flags before the 20th Century.
This fluffy cloud resembling cotton candy is accompanied by bright, blue skies.
What is Cumulus?
These brilliant clouds typically forecast fair weather and float from 10,000 feet up to 39,000 feet. You often fly through cumulus clouds during a commercial airplane flight.
The "winter blues" are a colorful term for this disorder, which can manifest as depression and lethargy.
HINT: Acronym SAD
What is “Seasonal Affective Disorder”?
SAD is caused by a lack of sunlight. Full-color spectrum lightbulbs can help by mimicking sunlight.
Name January’s small white birth flower.
What is a snowdrop?
Tips are visible whenever the snow melts. The first flowers start in mid-January, though they may not appear till the end of February. Those in colder spots may not open until late March.