Winter Animals
Black and white birds that don't fly but waddle in the Antarctic.
Penguins
This jolly figure, dressed in red and white, is said to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
Santa 🎅🏽
This falls from the sky. It's white.
Snow
This creative activity involves rolling large snowballs and stacking them to make a frosty figure with a carrot nose.
Making a snowman
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
NASTA
SANTA
This huge Arctic animal has thick white fur and can swim in freezing waters.
Polar Bear
Known for her icy powers, this queen from a popular Disney movie sings the hit song "Let It Go."
Elsa
When is the first day of Winter?
December 21st
This activity involves gliding across a frozen surface on metal blades attached to boots.
Ice skating
Over 1.76 billion of these candies are made every year for the holidays.
Candy Canes
I keep you warm, I come in pairs. Fingers or no fingers, I’m what everyone wears.
Gloves or mittens
RZFNEO
FROZEN
This animal has got big antlers and they pull Santa's sleigh
Reindeer
This bad, green guy tries to steal Christmas but has a change of heart after meeting the people 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 team sport is played on ice with skates, sticks, and a puck.
Hockey
A hot drink, made from milk or water, chocolate, and sometimes topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Hot Chocolate
This country has won a gold medal at every Winter Olympics.
United States
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
NASMWON
SNOWMAN
These howling animals can live in cold climates. They live and hunt in packs during winter.
Wolves
This magical snowman comes to life when he wears a silk hat.
Frosty the Snowman
Avalanche
This activity involves catching fish through holes drilled in frozen lakes or ponds
Ice fishing
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
NWLALBSO
SNOWBALL
These owls are white and 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
A figure from European tradition who has horns and chains and punishes naughty children during the Christmas season.
Krampus
This challenging winter activity involves climbing frozen waterfalls or ice-covered rock faces using special gear.
Ice climbing
This holiday drink is made from eggs and milk
Eggnog
This country has won the most medals in Winter Olympics history, with over 400 podium finishes as of 2024.
Norway
I’m sharp and cold, I hang from above. Beware of my fall, for I strike with no love
Icicle
EMRDCBEE
DECEMBER
What is it called when an animal sleeps all winter long and wakes up in the spring?
Hibernating
In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this character casts a spell over Narnia, making it always winter but never Christmas
White Witch
This severe winter storm is characterized by heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low visibility lasting for at least three hours.
a) icicle
b) blizzard
c) thuderstorm
Blizzard
This winter pastime involves sliding downhill on a sled.
Sledding
What country traditionally eats KFC for their Christmas dinner?
A) Japan
B) the USA
C) Australia
Japan
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