Winter Expressions
Winter Flavours
Winter Calendar
Winter Wildlife
Winter Activities
Winter
Sports
100

You’re on thin __________.

ice

100

What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?

candy cane

100

Nice children get presents, while naughty ones get coal, on which holiday?

Christmas

100

What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?

Hibernate

100

What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white spheres?

Snowball fights.

100

What sport includes jumps called a lutz, axel, and dance moves on ice?

Figure Skating

200

In the __________ of winter.

dead

200

What sweet, hot drink is a wintertime favorite for children and adults alike?

hot chocolate

200

What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?

Hanukkah

200

What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?

A Penguin

200

This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.

Ice skating.

200

Name an Olympic sport that involves a sled, high speeds and a track on a mountain.

Luge or bobsledding.

300

That’s just the tip of the __________.

iceberg

300

What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?

egg nog

300

Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?

zodiacs or animals
300

What happens to the arctic fox in winter?

It's fur turns white in winter.

300

What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?

A snow angel.

300

Which city hosted the 2023 Winter Olympics? Hint: it is in Asia.

Beijing, China

400

I slept so well last night, I was out __________.

cold

400

What is the most popular tree to collect syrup from?

Maple 

400

In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?

March

400

What colour is a polar bear's skin?

Black

400

Huskies or Malamutes are essential for what winter sport?

Dog sledding.

400

What do the 5 rings on the Olympic flag represent?

The continents of the world that participate in the games: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.

500

I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.

break the ice

500

What fruit is a popular during the Japanese New Year? 

Mandarin (orange is okay). It represents a family with a long and prosperous bloodline.  

500

What holiday takes place on February 2nd?

Groundhog Day

500

Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?

Snow Leopard

500

What winter activity is also the most efficient way to walk over deep snow long distances?

Snow shoeing

500

Name one of 2 sports that Canada typically does well in at the Winter Olympics.

Ice Hockey and/or Freestyle Skiing 

600

To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.

cold shoulder

600

In which country is it now traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?

Japan

600

What day does winter officially start? 

December 21st, Winter Solstice.

600

Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?

Underground

600

What winter sport has a broom as a piece of equipment?

Curling

600

What Scandinavian country has won the most gold medals during all the Winter Olympics combined?

Norway, so far they hold 148 Winter Olympic gold medals; in total, 405 medals. Canada comes in 5th with 77 gold, 225 total.