Winter Things
This classic song begins with "Dashing through the snow..."
Jingle Bells
This playful phrase means to relax and stop stressing
"Chill out"
What is the term for a long winter sleep that slows an animal’s metabolism?
Hibernation
What winter activity involves laying down in the snow and moving your arms and legs?
Making a snow angel
What is one piece of snow called?
A snowflake
What is the shortest month of the year?
February
That's just the tip...
Of the Iceberg
What do many fish do to survive in frozen lakes and ponds?
They swim in deeper water where it doesn’t freeze
In what year will the next winter Olympics be held?
This year! (2026)
January is typically known for being the _______ month of the year.
Coldest
What frozen treat is sometimes made outdoors by pouring syrup on snow?
Maple Taffy
To not talk to someone is to...
Give them the cold shoulder
What happens to an Arctic Fox's fur in the winter?
It turns white
Which winter sport uses a puck and is played on ice?
Ice Hockey
What natural phenomenon can make winter driving especially hazardous due to freezing rain?
Ice Storms
What is the official first day of winter?
December 21st
I slept so well last night, I was out ______.
Cold
Instead of a nest, where do emperor penguins incubate their egg?
On top of their feet
In curling, what is the target on the ice called?
The House
What temperature is considered freezing?
a. 0 degrees F
b. 32 degrees F
c. 62 degrees F
b. 32 degrees F
How many sides do most snowflakes have?
6!
What is a common phrase for "feeling sick"?
"Feeling under the weather"
Which owl is commonly seen hunting during daylight in winter?
The Snowy Owl
What winter sport was first included in the Winter Olympics in 1924?
Bobsleigh
What is the coldest place in the world?
Antarctica