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100

You’re on thin __________.

ice

100

What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?

hot chocolate

100

Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?

Christmas

100

What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?

Hibernate

100

How many sides does a snowflake have?

6

100

What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?

Snowball fights.

100

What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?

Figure Skating

100

What is damage to body tissue caused by being frozen?

frost bite

200

She isn't feeling great, she is under the _______.

weather

200

What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?

egg nog

200

What Jewish holiday, in December, is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?

Hanukkah

200

What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo?

A Penguin

200

what is the diameter of the biggest hail stone

7.87 in

200

This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.

skating

200

Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a steeply sloping track.

Luge/bobsledding/skeleton

200

Which side of a building forms the most icicles?

south

300

That’s just the tip of the __________.

iceberg

300

A very dense, old-fashioned holiday treat, which most kids don't like.

fruit cake

300

What winter holiday celebrates love?

Valentine's Day

300

What happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?

It turns white.

300

What do we call the effect that wind has on how cold the air feels?

Wind chill.

300

What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your legs and arms?

A snow angel.

300

Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is one of the biggest countries in the world

China, in the city of Beijing

300

True or False?  The average falling speed of a snowflake is 4 km/h.

True

400

I slept so well last night, I was out __________.

cold

400

What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?

candy cane

400

Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what? There are 2 possible answers, just give one.

zodiacs or animals

400

What colour is a polar bear's skin?

Black

400

Are hail and sleet the same thing?  Yes or no?

No, sleet happens in the winter and hail happens in spring, summer, and fall. They also form differently.

400

Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?

Dog sledding.

400

Name one of 2 sports that Canada typically does well in at the Winter Olympics.

Hockey and skiing (freestyle, in particular)

400

Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?

The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.

500

In the___  of winter.

dead

500

In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

500

In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?

March

500

Which endangered feline species (big cat) is found in the mountains of Nepal?

Snow Leopard

500

Rain falls onto sub-zero surfaces and freezes on contact, forming a layer of ice; what do we call this type of rain?

freezing rain
500

What winter sport involves a broom?

curling

500

Where did the 2023 Winter Games take place?

Prince Edward Island

500

Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?

leaves

600

The __________________ _______________ is the effect when things start off small and get big.

The Snowball Effect


600

What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?

Maple 

600

What is the date that winter officially starts on? 

December 21st, Winter Solstice.

600

Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?

Underground

600

What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?

blizzard

600

What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?

Snow shoeing

600

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.

600

Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what? 

snow

700

To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.

cold shoulder

700

What fruit is popular during the Japanese New Year? Hint: it is round and can be sweet or sour

Mandarin (orange is okay). It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.  

700

What holiday takes place on February 2nd? Hint: Bill Murray

Groundhog Day

700

Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?



shortest

700

Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what in the atmosphere?

Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.

700

where will the next winter Olympics be held

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.

700

What do the 5 rings on the olympic flag represent?  Hint: it starts with the letter 'c'

The continents of the world that participate in the games: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

700

True or false? 80% of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice.

true