Winter Phrases
You’re on thin ____
Ice
The hot sweet drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults.
Hot chocolate/cocoa
Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal.
Christmas
What do Bears, Bats, and Snails do in the winter to prepare for Spring?
Hibernate
Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or perhaps light dusting.
Flurries
What winter activity involves throwing cold spheres?
Snowball fight
How often are the Winter Olympics held?
Every 4 years
"I've been real sick lately, I'm feeling ____ ___ _______"
Under the weather
What baked good is commonly used to build houses as Christmas decor?
Gingerbread
Children get 8 nights of gifts
Hanukkah
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo?
Penguin
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet
This winter activity involves gliding on ice wearing special footwear.
Ice skating
This country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics.
(USA, Russia, or Norway)
United States
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold
Christmas candy that's been made for 300 years; used as a sweet treat or decoration.
Candy Cane
For the Chinese New Year, young people are given money in envelopes of this "good luck" color.
Red
These white, huge, and furry animals withstand the cold temperatures while also advertising soda.
Polar Bear
Dangerous winter storms with snow accumulation, blowing snow, high wind, and low visibility.
Blizzard
What do you create when you lie on snow and flap your arms and legs?
Snow angel
This Olympic sport involves a sled, high speeds and a mountain track.
Luge/Bobsled/Skeleton
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg
A winter drink made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar.
Egg Nog
UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand celebrate with gifts on December 26th.
Boxing day
This happens to the arctic fox's fur during winter.
Turns white
A storm resulting in at least .25” of ice on exposed surfaces along with hazardous driving and walking conditions.
Ice Storm
Those who love riding four wheelers could instead partake in this during the winter.
Snowmobiling
This sport includes jumps called a lutz, an axel, and a flip.
Figure skating
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice
Name one thing Buddy the Elf likes to put on his spaghetti
Syrup, pop tarts, M&M's, chocolate syrup/sauce, or mini marshmallows
This African holiday meaning "first fruits" celebrates family, harvest, and unity.
Kwanzaa
This endangered feline species is white with spots, cannot roar, and has paws that are natural snow shoes.
Snow Leopard
Temperature measurement based on rate of heat loss from skin, how cold it "really" feels.
Wind chill
The most efficient way for pedestrians to traverse deep snow over long distances
Snow shoeing
This European country hosted the first Winter Olympics.
France
(timing) In the __________ of winter.
Dead (of winter)
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A gold coin
In Spain, eat 12 of these little fruits on New Year's Day to make sure you have good luck.
Grapes
What "slow" moving animal goes underground during the winter when the temperature gets below freezing?
Slugs
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Snow blindness
Dogs and snow are essential for this winter sport.
Mushing (dog sledding)
What year was the first Winter Olympics?
1912 or 1924?
1924
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Japan
This Islamic holiday is traditionally observed with a month of fasting.
Ramadan
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their eggs?
Top of their feet
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of ____ in the air.
Humidity
This Winter team sport is played on ice and involves a broom.
Curling
This Scandinavian country has the highest all-time total medal tally at the Winter Olympics.
Norway