Winter Expressions
You’re on thin __________.
ice
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
On this holiday nice children get presents while naughty ones get coal...
Christmas
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
In the __________ of winter.
dead
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
egg nog
What Jewish holiday in December is celebrated by lighting the Menorah and children receiving (8) nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
luge or bobsled
What kind of storm has winds of at least 56 km/h, can last up to 3 hours, and brings lots of snow?
blizzard
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
What holiday baked treat is loved for its long shelf life? Hint: it's dense, sweet, and very old-fashioned
fruit cake
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
snow angel
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
hibernate
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) _____________.
zodiacs or animals
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
dog sledding
Which snow monster is supposed to reside/live 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 which country is it now a tradition to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk long distances over deep snow?
snow shoeing
What color is a polar bear's skin?
black
Not in a snowball's __________.
chance in hell
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What day does winter officially start?
December 21, Winter Solstice
What winter sport has a broom as a piece of equipment?
curling
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
snow
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
In South Korea, many families come together to celebrate Winter Solstice by making and eating red bean ____________.
porridge
What holiday takes place on February 2nd?
Groundhog Day
As of right now, what European country has the most gold medals in the Winter Olympics?
Norway with 148 gold medals
What percent of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice?
80%