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
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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
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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
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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 activity is played on ice using brooms to sweep and guide a heavy stone toward a target.
Curling
This sweet and spicy baked good is often used in building during the holiday season.
Gingerbread
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What is it called when an animal sleeps all winter long and wakes up in the spring?
Hibernating
This mythical character is said to bring winter storms and icy winds in folklore.
Jack Frost
When is it technically the first day of Winter?
December 21st
This activity involves catching fish through holes drilled in frozen lakes or ponds
Ice fishing
This holiday drink is made from eggs and milk
Eggnog
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These owls look like they are wearing slippers. That's because their feet are covered in feathers to help them to stay warm.
Also, this owl is featured in Harry Potter.
Snowy Owl
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
Snow forms when the atmospheric temperature is at or below freezing. What degrees (in Fahrenheit) is freezing?
32 degrees
This challenging winter activity involves scaling frozen waterfalls or ice-covered rock faces using special gear
This dessert is a dense, rich cake loaded with dried fruits like raisins and cherries, as well as nuts. People like to give these away as gifts.
Fruitcake
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These cats have impressively long tails reaching almost four feet in length. This is to help them balance and provide them with added warmth. They can only be found on the continent of Asia.
Snow leopard
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 fast-paced team sport is played on ice with skates, sticks, and a puck
What country traditionally eats KFC for their Christmas dinner?
Japan
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