WINTER FILL IN THE BLANK
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
What sweet drink is a wintertime favourite 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?
Hibernate.
What form of precipitation consists of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow?
Sleet.
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white circles spheres?
Snowball fights.
What is hypothermia?
Damage to body tissue caused by tissue being frozen.
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What popular winter drink is made with egg, milk, and a lot of sugar?
Egg nog.
What Jewish holiday in December is when the Menorah is lit and children get 8 nights of gifts?
Hanukkah.
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin.
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
Which side of a building forms the most icicles?
The South side.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What holiday treat is loved for its long shelf life?
Fruit cake.
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white in winter.
What temperature measurement is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold?
Wind chill.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
What percentage of fresh snow is composed of air?
80%
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
What classic Christmas candy has been around more than 300 years and gives you fresh breath?
A candy cane.
Chinese New Year is marked each year by one of 12 different what?
Animals.
Can you name 3 breeds of cold-weather dogs?
Bernese Mountain Dog, German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundland Retriever, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, or Siberian Husky.
What is a chinhook?
A type of winter wind.
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
Which snow monster is supposed to make his home in the Himalayas?
The Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
What kind of icing is used to build gingerbread houses?
Royal icing.
In what month does winter end in the Northern Hemisphere?
March.
What colour is a polar bears fur? Bonus points if you can tell me the colour of their skin!
Their fur is colourless and transparent, their skin is black.
What does snow blindness mean?
You become temporarily blind due to overexposure to UV light that reflects off of the snow.
What kind of snow is suitable for making a snowman?
Wet snow.
What is the reason we have seasons?
The tilt of the Earth.
I’ll do that when hell__________.
Freezes over.
Name a seasonal winter vegetable from the northern hemisphere.
Celery or horseradish.
What day does winter officially start? Bonus points if you can tell me the name of the holiday associated with it.
December 21st, Winter Solstice.
Which endangered feline species is found in the mountains of Nepal?
Snow Leopard.
What is the necessary weather condition for a blizzard to happen?
Blowing snow with winds greater than 55 kilometres per hour
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing.
What do we call trees that shed their leaves in preparation for winter?
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
“Winter banana” is a variety of which fruit?
Apple.
What holiday takes place on February 2nd?
Groundhog Day.
Where do slugs go during the winter when the temperature goes below the freezing level?
Underground.
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.
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling.
What do we call the condition characterized by an extreme fear of snow?
Chinophobia.