Winter Fill-in-the-blank
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
The hot sweet 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 do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernation
Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected.
Snow flurries
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?
Snowball fight
Which country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics?
United States
Under the weather.
What spice is commonly used in gingerbread cookies and many other holiday treats?
Cinnamon
In what holiday do children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating
Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.
Luge or bobsledding
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
This classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and can be used as a sweet treat or as a decoration.
Candy Cane
For the Chinese New Year, young people are given money in ______ (color) envelopes of the color.
Red
These white, huge, and furry animals withstand the cold temperatures and were use by Coca cola as a winter decoration on the cans.
Polar Bears
What are dangerous winter storms usually has a lot of snow accumulation and are a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities.
Blizzard
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
Snow angel
Where are the next Winter Olympics being held? Australia, United States, or Italy.
Italy
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
The popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog
In countries like UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand celebrate with gifts on December 26th. They call this day ________ _______ . (HINT: It has nothing to do with punching).
Boxing day
What happens to the arctic fox fur during winter?
Its fur turns white
This is a storm which results in the accumulation of at least .25” of ice on exposed surfaces. It can create hazardous driving and walking conditions as well as make tree branches and power lines break and fall.
Ice Storm
Dogs are essential for this winter sport.
Dog sledding
What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?
Figure skating
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
What Italian dish is traditionally served on Christmas Eve and consists of eating seven different types of what type of animals?
Fish
This African holiday name translates to "first fruits" and celebrates family, harvest, and unity.
Kwanzaa
What is the endangered feline species that are white with gray or brown spots, cannot roar, and have paws are natural snow shoes?
Snow Leopard
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill
This winter activity is the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing
Which country hosted the first Winter Olympics? France, Switzerland, or Germany.
France
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What is traditionally hidden inside a Christmas pudding?
A coin
In Spain, it is tradition to eat 12 _______ (fruit) on New Years day to make sure you have good luck for th entire year.
Grapes
What "slow" moving animal goes underground during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Slugs
DAILY DOUBLE: What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow
Those who love four wheeling can do this winter activity instead?
Snowmobiling
When were the first Winter Olympics?
1924
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
DAILY DOUBLE! In which country is it now traditional to eat at KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan
What Asian holiday takes place on January 22nd and celebrates the beginning of the "new year" with fireworks.
Chinese New Year
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
On top of their feet
Sunsets are more dramatic during the winter due to the lack of what?
Humidity. The moisture-free air allows the sun to shine more vividly.
This Winter team sport is played on ice and has a broom! HINT: Kind of like bowling.
Curling
Which country has the highest all-time total medal tally at the Winter Olympics?
Norway (368 medals: 132 gold, 125 silver, and 111 bronze)