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.
Where are the 2022 Winter Olympics being held?
Beijing, China.
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.
Alpine, Freestyle and Cross-Country are different varieties of me. What Olympic sport am I?
Skiing
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.
Where were the ancient Olympics held?
Olympia, Greece.
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.
What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient Greece?
An olive branch crown.
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 animal is the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
Panda
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
The movie Cool Runnings was written about the Jamaican team that participate in my sport. What Olympic sport am I?
Bobsledding
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.
Why were there no Olympic games in 1916, 1940, or 1944?
Due to the WWI and WWII.