Winter Weather
What frozen precipitation falls from clouds in the form of ice crystals?
Snow
What holiday features decorated trees and gift-giving on December 25?
Christmas
What winter sport uses skates and a puck?
Ice hockey
What large Arctic bear has white fur?
Polar bear
What traditional winter activity involves sliding down a snowy hill?
Sledding (or tobogganing)
What is the term for a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility?
Blizzard
What Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights?
Hanukkah
What sport involves sliding stones on ice toward a target area?
Curling
What bird cannot fly but thrives in icy climates like Antarctica?
Penguin
What hot drink is commonly enjoyed in winter and made from cocoa powder?
Hot chocolate
What is the name for the temperature at which air becomes saturated and frost can form?
The dew point
What African-American celebration is observed from December 26 to January 1?
Kwanzaa
What Olympic event combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
Biathlon
What mammal grows a thick winter coat and is known for howling at night?
Wolf
What sparkling decoration is hung on Christmas trees to resemble ice?
Tinsel
What scale measures wind chill using temperature and wind speed?
The Wind Chill Index
In which country is Boxing Day a national holiday?
Canada (also UK, Australia, etc.)
In figure skating, what is the name of a jump where the skater takes off from the back outside edge and lands on the same edge?
Loop jump
What small rodent changes its fur color from brown to white during winter for camouflage?
Ermine (or Stoat)
What is the name of the December celebration in Sweden that features a girl wearing a crown of candles?
St. Lucia Day
What rare winter weather event occurs when supercooled water droplets freeze instantly on impact with surfaces?
Freezing rain (or an Ice Storm)
What ancient Roman festival, celebrated in December, is believed to have influenced aspects of Christmas traditions?
Saturnalia
What is the sliding sport where athletes race head-first down an ice track at high speeds?
Skeleton
What marine mammal uses its tusks to break breathing holes in sea ice?
Walrus
What is the term for the Japanese tradition of viewing snow-covered landscapes, similar to cherry-blossom viewing in spring?
Yukimi (snow viewing)