January History
Winter Science
Cozy Questions
Winter Sports
Winter Phrases
100
This famous British author, known for Pride and Prejudice, was born in January 1775.
Who is Jane Austen?
Her books were originally published anonymously.
100
This household product can be sprinkled on ice/frozen pavement to prevent falls when walking outside.
What is salt?
Salt lowers the freezing point of water, ensuring that even when temperatures drop, the surface remains wet rather than icy. This is essential for keeping traffic flowing smoothly and reducing the risk of accidents.
100
This common winter fabric is made from the hair of sheep.
What is wool?
Wool can keep you warm even when wet.
100
This is the name of the professional hockey trophy.
What is The Stanley Cup?
It is the oldest trophy in North American professional sports.
100
This phrase means to stay warm by dressing in several layers of clothing.
What is to bundle up?
200
On January 3, 1959, this U.S. territory became the 49th state in the United States of America.
What is Alaska?
Prior to being a territory and state of the U.S., the territory was previously Russian America, 1784–1867; the Department of Alaska, 1867–1884; and the District of Alaska, 1884–1912.
200
This is what you call it when animals sleep through the winter to conserve energy.
What is to hibernate?
Bears don’t fully hibernate—they enter a lighter sleep called torpor.
200
This hearty meal is made by slowly cooking meat and vegetables in a thick broth, making it perfect for cold days.
What is stew?
200
This game played on ice uses stones and a broom.
What is curling?
It originated in Scotland over 500 years ago.
200
This slippery condition happens when a thin layer of ices coats roads and sidewalks. Is is highly transparent and thus difficult to see compared with snow.
What is black ice?
Black ice is often mixed with wet pavement, which is nearly identical in appearance.
300
January 16, 1920 marked the beginning of this nationwide U.S. law that banned alcohol.
What is Prohibition?
It made alcohol illegal for 13 years!
300
This is the name for a mass of snow sliding rapidly down a mountain.
What is an Avalanche?
The word comes from a French word meaning “to descend.”
300
This kitchen spice comes from the inner bark of a tree and is common in winter baking.
What is cinnamon?
Cinnamon was once more valuable than gold!
300
This nordic nation makes up the western coast of Scandonavia, and positioned to the west of Sweden, is credited with inventing skiing over 4,000 years ago.
What is Norway?
Early skis were used for hunting and transportation. Scandonavia is a subregion of northern Europe. Scandinavia most commonly refers to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
300
This commonly used phrase means to start a conversation or make people feel more comfortable.
What is "to break the ice"?
400
In January 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill—starting this famous event.
What is The California Gold Rush?
More than 300,000 people moved west hoping to strike gold and find wealth.
400
This causes your breath to appear white on cold days.
What is condensation?
Warm, moist air from your lungs meets cold air and forms tiny droplets.
400
This soft, cozy fabric is commonly used for shirts, jackets, blankets, and even pajamas, especially in cooler weather. When worn as a shirt, it is often associated with lumberjacks and other outdoorsman.
What is flannel?
In its earliest days in the United States, flannel was used during the Civil War as an inexpensive, sturdy material for soldiers’ basic coats and undershirts. Although it was easily accepted as a working man’s fabric, the credit for its surge in popularity goes to Hamilton “Ham” Carhartt.
400
This country, which is also home to "the city of love", was the first to host the Winter Olympics.
What is France?
In 1921, the International Olympic Committee gave its patronage to a Winter Sports Week to take place in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
400
This phrase means to be in a tricky or potentially dangerous situation.
What is "to be on thin ice"
500
This U.S. president gave his famous “Four Freedoms” speech in January 1941.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The speech helped shape America’s goals during World War II.
500
Cryology is the scientific term for the study of s_ _w and i_e.
What is snow and ice?
Cryology comes from the Greek word kryos, meaning frost.
500
This classic winter, layered pastry dessert is named after a German word meaning “lightning”.
What is Strudel?
Strudel dough is stretched so thin you can see through it.
500
This female athlete was a United States champion figure skater who competed in the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics. She was the first American woman to land a triple axel—a spinning jump with three-and-a-half rotations—in competition.
Who is Tonya Harding?
She was the first American woman to land a triple axel—a spinning jump with three-and-a-half rotations—in competition.
In January 1994, Harding became embroiled in controversy when her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, orchestrated an attack on her fellow U.S. skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. On March 16, 1994, Harding accepted a plea bargain in which she pled guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution.
500
This phrase is when something small keeps growing in importance or significance
What is the snowball effect?