Winter Sports and Activities
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding.
The first day of winter is also the shortest, longest, or most even day of the year?
The shortest
The main symbol of Hanukkah has candles and is called what?
Menorah
This word is used to describe a severe snowstorm.
What is a blizzard?
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure Skating
If you're outside in the winter.
And you are walking around town.
You might see this item caused by.
Water frozen while dripping down.
What is an icicle?
The first day of winter is also called this?
The winter solstice
This traditional food is made of potatoes and served with applesauce.
latkes
A fast-paced, competitive game played on a rink over three periods.
What is ice hockey?
It's cold and icy where we live,
So we have to huddle in tight.
We have wings but cannot fly,
So we can't soar to a great height.
Penguins
What do bears (and other animals) do all winter?
Hibernate
What are the colors of Kwanzaa?
Red, black and green
How many nights of Hanukkah are there?
8
Which country has won the most gold medals in ice hockey?
Canada
In the story, "A Christmas Carol", by Charles Dickens, what are the three ghosts called?
Christmas Past, Future, and Present
Approximately how long does the winter season last?
3 months (from around December 21 to March 21)
Which city hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Beijing, China
This sport involves sweeping and rocks
What is curling?
When it's cold in winter,
This is something you love.
It's like tiny white stars,
Falling from above.
Snow/Snowfall
When birds fly south for the winter, it is called what?
Migration
What are two foods you can eat on New Year's Day for good luck?
collard greens, ham hock, black-eyed peas
What winter holiday celebrates love?