Winter Idioms
You’re on thin __________.
Ice.
Which civil rights leader's birthday is celebrated in January each year?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What do certain animals do in the winter that involves a whole lot of sleep?
Hibernate.
What winter activity involves hitting people with cold, white circles spheres?
Snowball fights.
In the __________ of winter.
Dead.
What holiday celebrates the coming of the new year?
New Years Eve.
What dapper animal looks like it is wearing a tuxedo or suit?
A Penguin.
This winter activity involves sliding on the ice wearing special shoes that have blades.
Ice skating.
That’s just the tip of the __________.
Iceberg.
What winter holiday celebrates love?
Valentine's Day.
What happens to the arctic fox in winter?
Its fur turns white in winter.
What do you create when you lay on a snowy surface and flap your arms?
A snow angel.
I slept so well last night, I was out __________.
Cold.
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.
Dogs are essential for what winter sport?
Dog sledding.
I’m no good at meeting new people, I can never seem to __________.
Break the ice.
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 kind of snow is suitable for making a snowman?
Wet snow.
I'm never eating ice cream again. I'll quit _________.
Cold Turkey
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 Maryland?
bobcat and eastern cougar
What winter activity is also the most efficient way to traverse deep snow over long distances?
Snow shoeing.
To not talk to someone is to give them the __________.
Cold shoulder.
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.
What winter sport is also known as “the roaring game”?
Curling.