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 dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo?
A Penguin
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6
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 happens to the arctic fox's fur in winter?
It turns white.
What is the coldest territory in Canada?
Nunavut
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
iceberg
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.
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 is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?
Maple
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
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
south
The __________________ _______________ is the effect when things start off small and get big.
The Snowball Effect
In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
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
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.
Chionophobia is the extreme fear of what?
snow