Holidays Around the World
This Jewish holiday lasts for 8 nights and is known as the Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah
These red-and-white striped candies are often hung on trees.
candy canes
Frozen crystals that fall from the sky in winter are called this.
snow (or snowflakes)
Bears do this to sleep through the cold winter months.
hibernate
I fall from the sky but I am not rain. I am cold and white. What am I?
snow
This African-American celebration honours community, family, and culture for 7 days.
Kwanzaa
This jolly man wears a red suit and delivers gifts on Christmas Eve.
Santa Claus
People wear these around their necks to stay warm outside.
scarves
Some birds do this by flying south to warmer places in winter.
migrate
I have a face but no eyes, I have arms but no hands. I only appear in winter. What am I?
snowman
In China and many Asian countries, this celebration marks the beginning of a new year with dragons, lanterns, and fireworks.
Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year)
People often hang these by the fireplace hoping to find goodies inside.
Stockings
This activity involves sliding down a snowy hill on a sled.
tobogganing (or sledding)
Rabbits and foxes change the colour of their fur in winter to do this.
camouflage (or stay hidden)
I’m white, I’m cold, and you can throw me — but I’m not a rock. What am I?
snowball
In Mexico, families celebrate Las Posadas, which lasts for this many nights.
Nine Nights
This plant, with red and green leaves, is a popular decoration during Christmas.
poinsettia
When water freezes, it becomes this solid form.
ice
Beavers build this structure to stay safe and warm during winter.
lodge
I live in the freezer, I melt in the sun, and you might skate on me. What am I?
ice
During Diwali, people light these small lamps to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
diyas (or oil lamps)
These magical animals help pull Santa’s sleigh — name at least 5
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph
This winter storm has strong winds and lots of blowing snow, making it hard to see.
blizzard
Arctic animals like polar bears and seals have this thick layer of fat to stay warm.
blubber
I blow and howl, I make trees shake, and I can bring lots of snow. What am I?
the wind (or a winter storm)