Winter Expressions
You’re on thin __________.
ice
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
In what month does winter end in Australia (southern hemisphere)?
August
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 is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
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 coldest state in Australia?
Tasmania
What do people sit on when going down snowy hills?
Toboggan
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a steeply sloping track.
Luge/bobsledding/skeleton
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
What is the most popular Christmas dessert?
Pavlova
What royal family members birthday is celebrated in Winter? (provide name, month and date).
King Charles III (9th, June)
What happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?
It turns white.
What kind of storm has winds at least 56 km/h, which last at least 3 hours, along with lots of snow?
blizzard
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
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
cold shoulder
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.
People go door-to-door singing songs, what is it called?
caroling
Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
What does chionophobia mean?
Fear of snow
When something starts out small, but keeps growing in importance.
snowball effect
What do Italians eat for Christmas dinner?
Lasagna, Stuffed Manicotti and other cheesy baked pasta dishes.
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
In Victoria, what animal migrates to warmer and lighter waters and what time of the year do these animals migrate?
Whales migrate to warmer waters starting from June and as late as September.
Freezing or frost occurs when the air temperature falls below the freezing point of water. What temperature is this?
0°C
Snow house or snow hut, is a type of shelter built of suitable snow.
Igloo
Sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. Players can use a broom.
Curling
When was the winter solstice? (bonus points for explaining what it is).
June 21st. Shortest day and the longest night of the year.