Winter Movies
What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?
hot chocolate
Is the Winter Solstice the longest or shortest day of the year?
shortest
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? Need 2 words!
Figure Skating
What is damage to body tissue caused by being frozen?
frost bite
A movie with a green character trying to ruin Christmas.
The Grinch (Who Stole Christmas)
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
Which of Canada's 3 territories is usually the coldest?
Nunavut
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? North, South, East, West
south
The movie that combines Christmas and Halloween.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
In what country is it traditional to hide a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree, with the finder receiving an extra gift?
Germany
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
What movie does Buddy go searching for his father in New York?
Elf
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 activity/sport? 2 words
Dog sledding.
Which winter sport uses these terms: Canadian Bacon Air, Chunder, Freeride, Moguls, and Stomp Pad?
snowboarding
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman
The movie where the parents forget their child at home while they head off to Paris.
Home Alone
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
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 sport involves a broom?
curling
In which province did the 2023 Winter Games take place?
Prince Edward Island
Deciduous trees shed what in preparation for winter?
leaves
The movie with a magical train that brings kids to Santa.
The Polar Express
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
* The East Antarctica Plateau in Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth, what is the coldest temperature (in celsius) recorded?
-98℃
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?
Snow shoeing
* How many medals (bronze, silver, and gold) has Canada won in the Winter Olympics since they started competing in 1924?
225
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
snow
In the classic movie, It's a Wonderful Life, what happens every time a bell rings?
An angel gets its wings.
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
Which animal's eyes turn blue in the winter and they are the only mammal that can see UV light?
Reindeer
Which country in the world has the city with the most snowfall per year?
Japan - Aomori City which is located at the highest peak of the Hakkoda Mountains and receives 26 feet of snow per year. PEI gets an average of 10 feet per year.
People go door-to-door singing songs, what is it called?
caroling
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? More than 80% of the world's freshwater supply comes from snow and ice.
true