Winter Expressions
Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?
Christmas
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What is hypothermia?
Damage to body tissue caused by tissue being frozen.
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
egg nog
What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
The South side.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
What holiday baked treat that is loved for its long shelf life? Hint: it is dense, sweet, and very old-fashioned
fruit cake
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
Which city is hosting the 2023 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is in Asia.
Beijing, China
90 to 95% of fresh snow is composed of what element?
air
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
cold
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
candy cane
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?
What is a chinhook?
A type of warm wind, common in Western Canada and other parts of the world.
What do the 5 rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The continents of the world that participate in the games: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
break the ice
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
What is it called when you cannot see because of the UV light bouncing off of the snow?
Where did the 2023 Winter Games take place?
Prince Edward Island
What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?
blizzard
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing