Snow
Christmas
Winter Sports
Winter Holidays
Festive Foods
100

Snowflakes are made of this substance.
 

What is water?

100

This reindeer leads Santa's sleigh with his glowing red nose.

Who is Rudolph?

100

This sport involves gliding on thin metal blades over ice in a rink, and can include spins, jumps, and choreography.

What is figure skating?

100

This December holiday is celebrated by lighting a menorah.

What is Hanukkah?

100

These sweet, striped candies are shaped like shepherd's staffs.

What are candy canes?

200

This is the term for a sudden, massive flow of snow down a mountain.

What is an avalanche?

200

This upbeat Christmas song includes the lyrics, "I don't want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need."  

What is "All I Want for Christmas Is You"?

200

A winter sport where athletes ski and shoot rifles.

What is biathlon? 

200

Every year, this popular holiday event in Victoria features a parade of vehicles that are covered in lights, usually, kicking off the holiday season, what is this event called?

What is the Truck Parade?

200

This sweet, spiced treat is often shaped like a person or house and is a popular Christmas snack.

What is Gingerbread?

300

This Inuit term refers to a temporary shelter made of snow.

What is an igloo?

300

This Christmas character is known for stealing gifts, only to have a change of heart after hearing the Whos sing.

Who is the Grinch?

300

This Olympic event includes a sled and a steep icy track.

What is luge?

300

During the holiday season, this popular Victoria garden is known for its vibrant holiday lights and outdoor ice skating rink, what is the name of this place?

What is Butchart Garden

300

This holiday drink, often served cold or hot, is made from milk, sugar, and eggs, and sometimes spiced with nutmeg or cinnamon.

What is egg nog?

400

What is the mountain that people ski, snowboard, and tube on Vancouver Island?

What is Mount Washington?

400

In "A Christmas Carol," this ghost visits Scrooge first.

Who is the Ghost of Christmas Past?

400

In this team sport, players sweep the ice to guide a stone towards a target.

What is curling?

400

In Germany, this traditional figure brings gifts on December 6.

Who is Saint Nicholas?

400

This Canadian Christmas treat, made of crushed candy canes and chocolate, is often served as a holiday snack or given as a gift.

What is peppermint bark?

500

Known for its heavy snowfall, this British Columbia ski resort near Mount Washington once set a North American record for snowfall in a single season, receiving over 1,400 cm (550 inches) of snow.

What is Whistler Blackcomb?

500

This country is credited with starting the tradition of the Christmas tree.

What is Germany?

500

This high-speed winter sport involves a team of two or four athletes racing down an icy track in a specially designed sled. The sport's name comes from the action of leaning into turns.

What is bobsleigh (or bobsled)?

500

The winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year. What date does it typically fall on?

What is December 21?

500

This Canadian holiday treat, often made with a mixture of butter, sugar, and flour, is rolled into a dough and cut into festive shapes, then decorated with icing and sprinkles.

What are shortbread cookies?