Winter Animals
Famous for their waddle, these birds huddle together to stay warm in the Antarctic cold.
Penguin
This jolly figure, dressed in red and white, is said to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Santa 🎅🏽
This icy form of precipitation falls when water vapor freezes directly into ice crystals
Snow
This activity involves gliding across a frozen surface on metal blades attached to boots.
Ice skating
What is popularly used for a snowman's nose?
Carrot
This is how often the Winter Olympics are held
every 4 years
I fall gently from the sky, each of me unique, no two alike. I cover the ground in a blanket of white
Snowflake
This Arctic animal is known for its thick white fur and ability to swim in freezing waters.
Polar Bear
This magical snowman comes to life when a silk hat is placed on his head.
Frosty the Snowman
This term refers to the chilling effect caused by wind lowering the perceived temperature on exposed skin.
Wind chill
This winter pastime involves sliding downhill on a sled or toboggan
Sledding
Over 1.76 billion of these candies are made every year for the holidays.
Candy Canes
This Olympic sport involves a sled, high speeds and a mountain track.
Luge / bobsledding
I keep you warm, I come in pairs. Fingers or no fingers, I’m what everyone wears.
Gloves or mittens
Known for its antlers, this winter animal is often associated with pulling Santa's sleigh
Reindeer
Known for her icy powers, this queen from a popular Disney movie sings the hit song "Let It Go."
Elsa
This severe winter storm is characterized by heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low visibility lasting for at least three hours.
Blizzard
This creative activity involves rolling large snowballs and stacking them to make a frosty figure with a carrot nose.
Making a snowman
This hot drink, made from milk or water, chocolate, and sometimes topped with whipped cream or marshmallows, is a winter staple.
Hot Chocolate
This country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics.
I am made of plastic or metal, I am used for play or for work, and you’ll usually see me in a sandbox but I am mostly out in the winter months. What am I?
A Shovel
These howling animals, adapted to cold climates, live and hunt in packs during winter.
Wolves
This winter villain tries to steal Christmas but has a change of heart after meeting the Whos of Whoville.
The Grinch
This dangerous winter condition occurs when rain freezes on contact with cold surfaces, forming a clear, slick layer.
Freezing rain
This fast-paced team sport is played on ice with skates, sticks, and a puck
Hockey
This sweet and spicy baked good is often used in building during the holiday season.
Gingerbread
This country hosted the first ever Winter Olympics
France
You are in a cold house in the winter. It is dark. You have one match, a candle and a wood burning stove. Which do you light first?
The match
What is it called when an animal sleeps all winter long and wakes up in the spring?
Hibernating
This mythical character, often depicted as a giant, is said to bring winter storms and icy winds in folklore.
Jack Frost
When is it technically the first day of Winter?
On the Winter Solstice
This activity involves catching fish through holes drilled in frozen lakes or ponds
Ice fishing
This holiday drink is made from eggs, milk and often a splash of rum or brandy.
Eggnog
This was the year of the first ever Olympics
1924
I’m sharp and cold, I hang from above. Beware of my fall, for I strike with no love
Icicle
This small rodent changes its fur color to white during winter to blend in with the snow
Stoat
In C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this character casts a spell over Narnia, making it always winter but never Christmas
White Witch
This phenomenon occurs when temperatures drop rapidly after sunset on clear, calm nights, often leading to frost formation.
radiational cooling
This challenging winter activity involves scaling frozen waterfalls or ice-covered rock faces using special gear
This creamy dish, often served with a side of cranberry sauce, is a classic winter casserole made with turkey or chicken and a biscuit topping.
Pot pie
This Winter Olympics sport, which debuted in 1998, includes events like halfpipe and slopestyle and is known for its gravity-defying tricks.
Snowboarding
I can be a cap on mountains, a bed for weary travelers, a bank that doesn't hold money, and a bird in the winter sky. What am I?
Snow
This Arctic seabird, also known as the "ice bird," breeds in the coldest climates and is known for its ability to glide over icy waters to catch fish
Ivory Gull
A horned, demonic figure from European folklore who punishes naughty children during the Christmas season, often depicted with chains and a sack, who is he
Krampus
This rare winter weather event combines the characteristics of a thunderstorm with heavy snowfall and lightning
Thundersnow
This activity is played on ice using brooms to sweep and guide a heavy stone toward a target.
Curling
What country traditionally eats KFC for their Christmas dinner?
Japan
This country has won the most medals in Winter Olympics history, with over 400 podium finishes as of 2024.
Norway
I’m snow’s fast cousin, quick to the ground. Soft to touch, but I make a pelting sound.
Sleet