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  • Would you rather try a new food or eat your favorite food more often?
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  • What can freshwater turtles survive without for many weeks in winter? (They don't need ___________.)
    air / oxygen / to breathe
  • A boy was at a carnival and went to a booth where a man said "If I write your exact weight on this piece of paper then you have to give me $50, but if I cannot, I will pay you $50." The boy saw no scale so he agreed and lost. How?
    The man did exactly as he said he would and wrote "your exact weight" on the paper.
  • I drop from the sky and I’m much more beautiful than rain. There are no two pieces of me that'll ever look the same. What am I?
    Snowflakes
  • Would you rather throw away trash you see or help recycle items?
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  • A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl named Sarah. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Sarah seven apples. Why?
    An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
  • True or False? The country with the snowiest city is found in the country of Japan.
    True. Aomori City in northern Japan receives more snowfall than any major city on the planet. Each year citizens are pummeled with 312 inches, or about 26 feet,
  • What can go up a chimney down, but can't go down a chimney up?
    An umbrella
  • Where will the 2026 Winter Olympics be held?
    Milan
  • What is the lowest temperature ever recorded in the United States of America?
    -80 degrees Fahrenheit
    -50 degrees Fahrenheit
    -64 degrees Fahrenheit
    -30 degrees Fahrenheit
  • I am a plant seen every Christmas which people hang up above and then they stand beneath me and kiss someone they love. What am I?
    Mistletoe
  • Dare: Everyone jump as high as you can
  • I am a ball that does not bounce. What am I?
    A snowball
  • Normally you find me on people's feet, but during Christmas you'll find me hung on fireplaces. What am I?
    Stockings
  • I’m cold, slippery, and you can skate on me.
    ice
  • What is the shortest day of the year called?
    Winter Solstice
  • I am what Santa likes to eat and drink. At each home he stops, he is looking for these treats.
    milk and cookies
  • You love to hang these on the tree. They can be any shape or color and are beautiful to see.
    ornaments
  • How many sides do snowflakes have?
    All snowflakes are different.
    Six sides.
    Ten sides.
    Eight sides.
  • During the winter the heart rate for many animals slows to less than 10 beats per minute.
    False
    True
  • What is the largest width ever recorded of a snowflake?
    12 inches / 30.4 centimeters
    16 inches / 40.6 centimeters
    15 inches / 38.1 centimeters
    23 inches / 58.4 centimeters
  • When does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
    In the dictionary
  • I make two people out of one. What am I?
    A mirror
  • You can see me in the sky on New Year's Eve. I am beautiful and light. I make a lot of noise.
    fireworks
  • What kind of room has no doors or windows?
    A mushroom
  • Where do Japanese snow monkeys (nihonzaru) go to keep warm in winter?
    Hot Springs
  • At what temperature can the body start going into hypothermia?
    95 degrees Fahrenheit
    94 degrees Fahrenheit
    97 degrees Fahrenheit
    89 degrees Fahrenheit
  • What is estivation?
    Similar to hibernation but occurs during hot months.
  • Why do you go to bed on Christmas Eve?
    Because the bed won't come to you.
  • Would you rather keep your backpack clean or keep your desk clean?
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  • I am round and have a carrot and 3 balls. I melt away when spring calls.
    snowman
  • I’m white, round, and sometimes you can see me in the sky during winter nights.
    moon
  • What was the official mascot of the 2018 Winter Olympics?
    A white tiger named Soohorang.
  • I keep your arms and body warm. Sometimes I have a hood.
    coat
  • Until I am measured, I am not known. Yet how you miss me, when I have flown. What am I?
    Time
  • I have a flame that can bring some light. When my wick burns down, it becomes less bright.
    candle
  • What has many keys but can’t open Santa’s sleigh?
    A piano
  • Some insects hibernate during winter.
    True
    False
  • The first candy canes were made without stripes.
    False
    True
  • I blow fiercely in winter, carrying snow and ice. I can be loud and make it hard to see.
    blizzard
  • What is the name of the snowman Elsa created?
    Olaf
  • I am a bear that loves the snow. I'm white and through the cold I will go.
    polar bear
  • I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
    Fire
  • What color is the fur of an arctic fox in winter?
    White
    Grey
    Brown
  • Would you rather drink more water every day or eat more fruits and vegetables?
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  • A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him underwater for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
    The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.
  • What is the largest amount of snow that has fallen in Missouri in 24 hours? A. 24 in B. 12 in C. 20 in
    A. 24 inches
  • In what year did Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall in the same year?
    Every year
  • Would you rather save money for something big or buy small things you like more often?
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  • Nearly 90% of snow is air.
    True
    False
  • We help Santa make toys for kids. We are also short and wear cool lids. (hats)
    elves
  • I am a food that is so sweet...a red and white curled big or little treat
    candy cane
  • Santa was having problems with his legs and was unable to walk so he went to the hospital to ask the doctor if he could recommend something for him. What did the doctor give to Santa?
    A candy cane
  • What season comes after winter?
    spring
  • What other planet has snow? A. Mars B. Pluto C. Jupiter
    A. Mars
  • I live and eat fish near ice and snow. With my black and white coat, waddling is the way I go.
    penguin
  • What does the muskox do to prepare itself for the severe cold?
    Grows a second coat of fur.
    Digs a hole in the dirt.
    Eats it's weight in food everyday.
  • I am a New Year's decoration. You have to blow me up. I am round and I float in the air.
    balloon
  • What does Frosty the Snowman have for a nose? A. carrot B. banana C. button
    C. button
  • If the end of the year is on 31st December, then what is at the end of Christmas?
    The letter 'S'
  • Would you rather pack your backpack the night before or pack it in the morning?
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  • What type of fruit do you eat at Christmas that isn't very healthy?
    A fruitcake
  • What can you hold in your right hand but never your left hand?
    Your left hand
  • How thick is ice that can be skated on safely?
    5 inches / 12.7 centimeters
    4 inches / 10.1 centimeters
    6 inches / 15.24 centimeters
    3 inches / 7.62 centimeters
  • I am made of snow. My nose is a carrot.
    snowman
  • I can travel all around the world just like Santa Claus without ever leaving my corner. What am I?
    S stamp
  • In 1983 the coldest temperature ever was recorded. It was -89 degrees Celsius. On what continent was it recorded?
    Antarctica
  • No matter how much you use me, you change me every month.
    A calender
  • Two in a corner, one in a room, none in a house, but one in a shelter.
    The letter "R"
  • This hangs by the fireplace and wood. It is filled with candy and toys or coal if you are not good.
    stocking
  • Which one is true?
    The North pole is warmer than the South Pole.
    The South Pole is warmer than the North Pole
  • Why didn’t the turkey want to eat on Christmas?
    Because it’s already stuffed
  • I grow on windows in the winter. My patterns are beautiful, but I’m made of cold.
    frost
  • When is a door not a door?
    When it is ajar
  • What is the actual color of a snowflake?
    Translucent or clear
  • I make a list and check it twice. I will give you coal if naughty and presents or candy if nice.
    Santa Claus
  • I keep your hands warm, but I don't have fingers.
    mittens
  • What was the coldest recorded temperature in the US? A. -20 B. -52 C. -62.2
    C. -62.2
  • I am a winter activity. You slide down hills.
    sledding
  • I am different colors and hang on the tree. Plug me in and bright and sparkly I can be.
    christmas tree lights
  • If a lion had a Christmas music album, what would it be called?
    jUngle bells
  • If your uncle's sister is not your aunt, who is she?
    Your mother
  • Spelled forewards I am what you do every day, spelled backward I am something you hate.
    Live / Evil
  • Samuel was out for a walk when it started to rain. He did not have an umbrella and he wasn't wearing a hat. His clothes were soaked, yet not a single hair on his head got wet. How could this happen?
    This man is bald!
  • Would you rather help with one chore at home or help a friend at school?
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  • When are the snowgies (Frozen) created?
    When Elsa sneezes
  • Would you rather drink one extra glass of water each day or take one extra walk each week?
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  • Would you rather clean your room once a week or make your bed every morning?
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  • What is the average speed at which snowflakes fall from the sky?
    4-5 mph / 6.4-8 kph
    1-2 mph / 1.6-3.2 kph
    .5-1 mph / .8-1.6 kph
    3-4 mph / 4.8-6.4 kph
  • Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
    Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.
  • In the movie, Frozen, how many brothers does Prince Hans have?
    12
  • I am something people love or hate. I change peoples appearances and thoughts. If a person takes care of them self I will go up even higher. To some people I will fool them. To others I am a mystery. Some people might want to try and hide m
    Age
  • How big were the largest pair of knitted mittens? A. 2 ft long B. 7 ft 9 in long C. 5 ft 2 in long
    B. 7 feet 9 inches long
  • What number is the most symbolic of the Kwanzaa celebration? (Hint think between 1-10)
    7
  • What is the name of the medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it and the body's temperature gets dangerously low?
    Hypothermia
    Hydrothermia
    Frostbite
    Frozen limbs
  • Which months mark the beginning and end of the winter season respectively?
    December and March
  • The 22nd 24th presidents of the United States of America had the same parents but were not brothers. How is this possible?
    They were the same man - Grover Cleveland
  • Would you rather go to bed earlier or wake up earlier?
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  • What bites but doesn't have any teeth?
    Frost
  • You wear me on your head to stay warm in winter. I’m soft and sometimes fuzzy. What am I called in Canada?
    toque
  • I fall from the sky when it's very cold. I have 6 sides. You can make snowballs with me.
    snowflake
  • I am a winter activity. You pick up snow off the ground and mold it into a sphere.
    snowball fight
  • If otters keep their money in the riverbanks, where does the Frosty the snowman keep his money?
    In a snowbank
  • Would you rather try to use less screen time or try to move your body more?
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  • You can find me in a living room. I keep you warm. I am yellow, red and orange. I am hot. Do not touch me!
    fire
  • Where did the snowman and snowwoman go to dance?
    A snowball
  • I’m grumpy and green and stole Christmas one night. But then my heart grew, and I set it all right. Who am I?
    The Grinch
  • Would you rather spend more time outside or spend more time doing art?
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  • What country has the most gold medals in Olympic Ice Hockey?
    Canada
  • What room do ghosts avoid?
    The living room.
  • Would you rather read a short book or listen to a story?
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  • Sara has four daughters, and each daughter has a brother. How many children does Sara have?
    5, four daughters and one son
  • What do you call it after all the gifts for Christmas have been opened?
    ChristMESS
  • Many teeth, no bite
    A comb
  • During hibernation, how long can black bears go without food? A. 30 days B. 300 days C. 100 days
    C. 100 days
  • I am a shape. I am a sea animal. I am part of the sky. I am always on the top of a Christmas tree. What am I?
    A star
  • What is the name of Kristoff's reindeer?
    Sven
  • What mythic creature do many people believe lives in the Himalayas of Nepal?
    Abominable Snowman / Yeti
  • True or False? One inch of rain during the summer equals one inch of snow during the colder months.
    False. One inch of rain during the summer equals ten inches of snow during the colder months. Snow contain a lot of air that adds to its bulk.
  • Would you rather walk for 10 minutes or stretch for 10 minutes?
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  • Is it possible for snow to fall over a desert?
    Yes
    No
  • I always need to stay on my toes. I guide Santa's sleigh with my shiny, red nose.
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • What kind of band does not play music?
    A rubber band
  • This is decorated with lights, ornaments, and a star. The presents underneath are never that far.
    Christmas tree
  • I am a New Year's decoration. You put me up on walls.
    streamer decoration
  • You walk into a room that contains a match, kerosene lamp, a candle, and a fireplace. What would you light first?
    The match
  • I am often found on top of the Christmas tree. I am bright and in the sky you can also see me.
    star
  • The snowman went to see the dermatologist because his head was itchy and dry. What does the snowman get when he itches his dandruff?
    Snowflakes
  • I am the shape of a circle and generally green. On doors and walls I am often seen.
    wreath
  • I am a black and white bird. I have wings but cannot fly. I live in Antarctica.
    penguin
  • What is the fear of snow called?
    Snowionphobia
    Waterionphobia
    Chionophobia
    Decimiphobia
  • Would you rather try to be on time more often or work on staying organized?
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  • How far can you walk into the woods?
    Halfway - the other half you walk out
  • Santa rides this to bring the toys. With the reindeer's help, it doesn't make much noise.
    sleigh
  • This is a house that you can make. Use frosting, candies, and brown crust to bake.
    gingerbread house
  • What made Frosty the Snowman come to life?
    A magician's hat
  • I am made of wool. I keep your neck warm.
    scarf
  • How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?
    Nothing, it was on the house!
  • Would you rather try a new game or teach a friend a game you know?
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  • What fruit has a type called "winter banana?" A. apple B. grape C. melon
    A. apple
  • How many sides does a snowflake usually have?
    6
  • Would you rather take more movement breaks or take more quiet breaks?
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  • What month does winter start?
    December
  • We like to sing songs at Christmas time. In a group, we sing and sometimes rhyme.
    carolers
  • Underneath the tree I am found. When you open me, you might jump off the ground.
    presents
  • I am round. When you shake me, snow falls down. I can be held by hands.
    snow globe
  • Would you rather try a new hobby or practice something you already like?
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  • Some female bears have babies during hibernation.
    True
    False
  • What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
    Max
  • What has six faces, but does not wear makeup, has twenty-one eyes, but cannot see? What is it?
    A die (dice)
  • Would you rather talk to a new person or spend more time with a friend you already have?
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  • What is more useful when it is broken?
    An egg
  • Would you rather learn how to make a snack or learn how to do a chore?
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  • Which hemisphere experiences a colder winter season than the other?
    Northern Hemisphere
    Southern Hemisphere
  • You use me to play a winter sport. I am two boards that make you go down on a hill.
    skis
  • What is the height of the world's largest snowman? A. 110 ft B. 113 ft 7 in C. 100 ft 2 in
    B. 113 ft 7 in
  • I am a mammal. I am big and white. I live in a cold place. I eat seals.
    polar bear
  • What do elves learn in school?
    The elf-abet
  • I keep you warm in winter. You wear me on your feet. I am usually made of leather.
    boots
  • I am a drink that is made when you're cold. Some add marshmallows no matter if young or old.
    hot cocoa