Winter Weather
What precipitation forms when atmospheric water vapor freezes into ice crystals.
What is snow?
These birds are known for migrating south in winter.
What are geese?
You slide downhill on long, thin boards attached to your feet when it comes to this sport.
What is skiing?
This type of gift exchange involves swapping wrapped presents among a group without knowing recipients.
What is a white elephant exchange?
This hot beverage is made from cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
What is hot chocolate?
This continent holds the record for Earth's coldest temp.
What is Antarctica?
This Arctic mammal has thick white fur and a keen sense of smell.
What is a polar bear?
This sport involves sliding stones down ice toward a target.
What is curling?
This party game challenges players to quickly draw clues for teammates to guess.
What is Pictionary?
This winter spice blend includes cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
What is mulling spices?
This is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the winter solstice? (Dec 21st)
This bird can rotate its head up to 270 degrees and hunts silently in snow.
What is an owl?
This Olympic sport features fast laps around an icy oval track.
What is speed skating?
This is the most popular board game played during family gatherings.
What is Monopoly?
These cookies, shaped like people or houses, are a winter staple.
What are gingerbread cookies?
These frozen structures form on roofs when melting snow refreezes.
What are icicles?
This animal’s thick winter coat inspired a famous Canadian hat name.
What is a beaver?
Involves ascending routes consisting entirely of frozen water.
What is ice climbing?
This handheld winter object helps you slide down snowy hills.
What is a sled?
This is a strong, spiced Indian tea perfect for cold weather.
What is Masala Chai?
This word describes animals that conserve energy by slowing their metabolism in winter.
What is hibernation?
They walk on specialized, crescent-shaped hooves that act like built-in snowshoes.
What are moose?
This extreme sport involves racing motorized sleds across snow and ice.
What is snowmobiling?
This activity involves building rolled-up snow structures.
What is building a snowman?
This Scandinavian winter beverage is made by heating wine with spices, raisins, and almonds.
What is mulled wine (or glögg)?