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
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
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 damage to body tissue caused by being frozen?
frost bite
She isn't feeling great, she is under the _______.
weather
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?
A Penguin
what is the diameter of the biggest hail stone
7.87 in
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
skating
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a steeply sloping track.
Luge/bobsledding/skeleton
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
south
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
A very dense, old-fashioned holiday treat, which most kids don't like.
fruit cake
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day
What happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?
It turns white.
What do we call the effect that wind has on how cold the air feels?
Wind chill.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your legs and arms?
A snow angel.
Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is one of the biggest countries in the world
China, in the city of Beijing
True or False? The average falling speed of a snowflake is 4 km/h.
True
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? There are 2 possible answers, just give one.
zodiacs or animals
What colour is a polar bear's skin?
Black
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.
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
Name one of 2 sports that Canada typically does well in at the Winter Olympics.
Hockey and skiing (freestyle, in particular)
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
In the___ of winter.
dead
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
Which endangered feline species (big cat) is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
Rain falls onto sub-zero surfaces and freezes on contact, forming a layer of ice; what do we call this type of rain?
What winter sport involves a broom?
curling
Where did the 2023 Winter Games take place?
Prince Edward Island
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
The __________________ _______________ is the effect when things start off small and get big.
The Snowball Effect
What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
What is the date that winter officially starts on?
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?
blizzard
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
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
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.
What holiday takes place on February 2nd? Hint: Bill Murray
Groundhog Day
Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?
shortest
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.
where will the next winter Olympics be held
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.
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.
True or false? 80% of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice.
true