"Icy What You Mean":
Winter Expressions
Winter Expressions
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
I help Santa with his sleigh. What am I?
Reindeer
What do you call a snowman party?
A snowball.
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fights.
What falls in the winter but never gets hurt?
Snow.
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite.
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
What did one snowman say to the other snowman?
“Can you smell carrot?”
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
What doesn't a snowman eat for lunch?
A melt.
How do mountains stay warm in the winter?
They put on their snowcaps.
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 is the celebration of the first new moon?
Lunar New Year
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
How did the Snowman get to work?
By icicle.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
Why didn't Frosty ask his crush out?
He had cold feet.
How do snowmen make their beds?
With sheets of ice and blankets of snow.
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?
zodiacs or animals
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
Who are Frosty’s parents?
Mom and Pop-Sicle!
A game between two teams who wear skates and compete on an ice rink.
Hockey - Ice, field or with some buddies on your street.
Why don’t snowmen ever fight?
They have too much chill!
What do you call a snowman in a long line?
A puddle.
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
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
It's fur turns white in winter.
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman.
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
Why do snowmen make good therapists?
They always have a cool head.
What food do you get when you cross a snowman with a wolf?
A brrrr-grrr.
Every day I’m _______.
(Hint. Think of the song "Party Rock Anthem")
shoveling.
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What day does winter officially start?
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
Who is Frosty’s favorite Aunt?
Aunt Artica!
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing
What is a snowman's favourite comfort meal?
Chilli
Why did the girl keep her saxophone out in the snow?
She wanted to play cool jazz.
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
Pillowy, delicious pastry that are eaten during Hanukah. What am I?
Sufganiyot: A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts that are eaten during Hanukah.
What was Kwanzaa created?
Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966, as the first specifically African-American holiday. The name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning “first fruits of the harvest”.
What is the coldest territory in Canada?
Nunavut
Why was the snowman rummaging in the bag of carrots?
He was picking his nose.
What winter sport has a broom as a piece of equipment?
Curling
What do you call a snowman dogs?
Slush puppies.
Why did the snowman go to school?
To get a little “snowledge”!