Winter Flavors
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
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 dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding.
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
The South side.
What holiday baked treat that is loved for its long shelf life? Hint: it is dense, sweet, and very old-fashioned
fruit cake
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
It's fur turns white in winter.
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
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
candy cane
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
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.
In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
What is the coldest territory in Canada?
Nunavut
Where did the 2023 Winter Games take place?
Prince Edward Island
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing
What Scandinavian country has won the most gold medals during all the Winter Olympics combined?
Norway, so far they hold 148 Winter Olympic gold medals; in total, 405 medals. Canada comes in 5th with 77 gold, 225 total.
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
snow
What fruit is a popular during the Japanese New Year?
Mandarin (orange is okay). It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.
Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?
shortest
What winter sport has a broom as a piece of equipment?
Curling
Name one of 2 sports that Canada typically does well in at the Winter Olympics.
Ice Hockey and/or Freestyle Skiing
What percent of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice?
80%.