Winter Phrases
You're on thin _____
ice
Multiple choice: Which of the following animals do not hibernate in the winter?
a) bears
b) squirrels
c) hedgehogs
d) penguins
d) penguins
How many reindeer does Santa have?
nine
What is the name of the town in the movie "The Grinch"?
Whoville
In hockey, if a player scores three goals in a single game, it is commonly referred to as a _________
hat-trick
If you're feeling really sick, you could say you're feeling ____
under the weather
What cold-weather mammal is well-adapted to its Arctic habitat with a thick layer of blubber for insulation and a black nose that radiates heat?
polar bear
What is the name of the African holiday "first fruits", which celebrates family, harvest, and unity.
Kwanza
What is the name of the reindeer in "Frozen"?
Sven
Which winter sport involves dogs?
dog sledding
I slept so well last night, I was out _____
cold
Multiple Choice: Which creature has thick, insulating fur and large, snowshoe-like feet that help it move across deep snow in the winter?
a) lynx
b) wolverine
c) moose
d) snow Leopard
a) lynx
During the festival of Hanukkah, what is the name of the special candle holder that is lit?
menorah
What do you put on Frosty the Snowman's head for him to come to life?
magician's hat
In curling, what is the name of the object that players slide across the ice to reach the target area?
stone or rock
When I meet new people, I try and crack a joke to _____
break the ice
Multiple choice:
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate (keep warm) their eggs?
a) in their armpit
b) top of feet
c) sit on them
d) place them on their head
b) top of feet
December 21st (TODAY) marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. What is the scientific term for this day?
winter solstice
This movie tells the story of a young boy who befriends a train conductor on a magical train journey on Christmas Eve. What is the title of the film?
The Polar Express
Which country has the highest all-time total medal tally at the Winter Olympics?
Norway
To not talk to someone is to give them the _________
cold shoulder
Which animals fur turns white during the winter?
arctic fox
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
What movie is about a Penguin who cannot sing but loves to dance?
Happy feet
Name a figure skating jump.
a lutz or an axel