You’re on thin __________.
ice
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?
Christmas
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.
Most people stay up until Midnight on this holiday.
New Year's Eve
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 when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
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.
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 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.
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
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?
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
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 which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
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
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What day does winter officially start?
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
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