Fill in the blank.
You’re on thin _____.
Ice.
What hot beverage is a wintertime favourite for children and adults alike?
Hot chocolate
In which city does the classic "Ball Drop" occur on New Year's Eve?
A) Montreal
B) Toronto
C) New York City
D) San Francisco
New York City (The Times Square Ball)
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernation
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and sugar?
Eggnog
In which holiday do children receive 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo?
Penguin
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What drink is frequently served at German Christmas markets?
Mulled wine (glühwein)
Fill in the blank:
___________ are worn as a symbol of Remembrance Day, because they were seen growing over the graves of soldiers.
Poppies
What happens to the Arctic Fox in the winter?
Their fur turns white.
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years?
The candy cane
As a tradition for Chinese New Year, children are given money in small envelopes for good luck. What colour are these envelopes?
Red
Which animal is one of Canada's TRUE hibernators? They go into a deep, comatose sleep during the winter months. (They also like to chuck wood.)
Groundhogs (woodchucks)
Games at parties help to ____________ ice.
Break the ice.
Can you name one traditional Hanukkah food?
Brisket, Latkes, Kugel, Sufganiyot, Hanukkah Gelt
How many grapes are consumed by each person (as a symbol of luck and prosperity) on New Year's Eve in Spain?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 8
D) 12
12
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard
I’ll do that when hell __________.
Freezes over.
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin
Which month will winter officially end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
In the UK, on which day is the Christmas pudding mix traditionally made?
"Stir-up Sunday"
Fill in the blank:
___________ is an annual festival that celebrates African-American culture. It takes place from December 26th to January 1st.
Kwanzaa
The largest bear in the world and a top predator, _______ bears are a powerful symbol of the Arctic.
Polar bears