A Holiday Survival Guide

12 Days of Not Driving Your Family Crazy This Winter Break

2020 Just Got WeirderFill in the blanks to create a holiday story that’s out of this world.

After coming home from shopping in the caves of ,

I took my mask off and noticed a(n) stuck in my teeth. It was as

big as and smelled like . I pulled the out

and before I knew it, our pet jumped up and gobbled it down

like a(n) . Suddenly, our lit up like a(n)

holiday tree and started running in circles knocking me out of the

window. Luckily, I landed in snow all the way up to my .

Needless to say, I was . To recover, I had to eat a whole pile

of while I watched while singing at the

top of my lungs. As I pondered what a(n) holiday break this had

become, I firmly decided next year I’ll go shopping in the

of instead.

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING

TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT CITY

NOUN

STATE PLURAL BODY PART

ANIMAL

CANDY SAME ANIMAL COLOR

ROOM IN HOUSE

ADJECTIVE

EMOTION

HOLIDAY MOVIE

ADJECTIVE

HOLIDAY SONGHOLIDAY TREAT

BODY PART

NOUN

CITY

Day 1

That’s Ho-Ho-Ho-larious!Get the crowd rolling on your next family zoom call with these holiday-themed crack ups.

Groot: I Am GrootOther Tree: I’m Doug. Dude, where are your ornaments? It’s Christmas!

Why are Christmas trees so fond of the past?Because the present’s beneath them.

What are you giving Mom and Dad for Christmas? A list of everything I want.

What do you get if you cross an iPad with a Christmas tree?A pineapple.

What do snowmen like to do on the weekend? Chill out.

Batman: Hey Superman! I got you some Kryptonite. Merry Christmas!Superman: Why did I have to get you as my Secret Santa?

What do you call a shark that delivers toys at Christmas? Santa Jaws.

What does Christmas have to do with a cat lost in the desert? They both have sandy claws.

What do road crews use at the North Pole?Snow cones.

Where do snowmen keep their money? In a snowbank.

What nationality is Santa Claus? North Polish.

Knock, knock.Who’s there?Pizza.Pizza, who?Pizza on earth, goodwill toward men!

Day 2

Color Some New Year Cheer

Day 3

Do You See What I See?Connect the dots in numerical order to reveal some classic holiday stuff.

Day 4

Getting Warmer...Can you guess where the coldest places in this world and beyond exist? We’ve given you a clue for each freezing temperature, and some are closer to home than you might think.

You’ll need a submarine for this one. Answer:

The Mighty Ducks made a name for themselves playing on these. Answer:

This chilly location is found in most homes.Answer:

A gold rush took place here in the 1890s.Answer:

Early settlers named this place after a color to make others want to settle there.Answer:

This is the home of the highest mountain peak in North America.Answer:

No humans permanently live here cuz ya know…it’s too cold.Answer:

Ever heard of Pink Floyd? They named one of their albums after this location.Answer:

0°F / -18°C

24°F / -4°C

28°F / -2°C

-80.9ºF / -62.7°C

-87ºF / -66.1°C

-100.8ºF / -73.8°C

-135.8ºF / -93.2°C

-279.4ºF / -173ºC

Day 5

Drop Into Winter

Day 6

A Holiday PlaylistTired of searching for hidden presents around the house? Find and circle the hidden holiday tunes in this word search, and stream them as you go.

Mele KalikimakaAll I Want for Christmas is my Two Front TeethI’m Gettin’ Nuttin’ for Christmas Auld Lang SyneDeck the HallsFrosty, the SnowmanJingle Bell RockLet it SnowSleigh Ride

I Have a Little Dreidel Feliz NavidadLittle Saint NickGrandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer Last ChristmasSanta Claus is Coming to TownWonderful Christmastime Christmas in HollisRun Rudolph Run

I Am the GrinchStep into ChristmasRockin’ Around the Christmas TreeLet’s Boogey to the Elf DanceWhat’s ThisChristmas Time is HereWe Wish You A Merry ChristmasThe Chipmunk SongA Holly Jolly Christmas

Day 7

Frosty Double TakeCan you spot and color the 10 differences between these two pictures?

Day 8

A Universal FeelingAfter a crazy 2020, wishing someone a “Happy New Year” has never meant so much. Here’s how you say “Happy New Year” all around the world.

In Spain, they say:

In America, they say:

Feliz año nuevo

Happy New Year

Hauʻoli makahiki houIn Hawaii, they say:

Heri ya mwaka mpya

Bonne année

Frohes Neues Jahr

с новым годом

新年快乐

הבוט הנש

Feliz Ano Novo

明けましておめでとうございますFelice anno nuovo

In Kenya, they say:

In France, they say:

In Germany, they say:

In Russia, they say:

In China, they say:

In Israel, they say:

In Brazil, they say:

In Japan, they say:In Italy, they say:

xīn nián kuài lèFro-iz noy-iz yah

Feh-lee-chay ah-noh nu-oh-vo

Shah-nah toe-vah

Feh-lees Ah-noh No-vuHap-e Nu Yir

Feh-leeth ah-nyoh nweh-boh

How oh-lee mah-kah-he-ki ho Hair-e yaa mwah-kah emp-yeh

Ah-kay-mas-tay oh-med-eh-toe goes-eye-mas

s noh-vim goh-dumBohn ah-knee

Day 9

Grab Your GogglesColor each object below as you find them in this visual flurry.

BootsMittensHot CocoaCalendarSnowmanSkisThermometerStockingScarfBirdSledSki polesIce SkateSnowflakesBuildingsBeanie

Day 10

Tell Us How You Really Feel (About the Holidays)Put your own spin on this cheerful? fill-in-the-blank story.

Every time my Aunt and Uncle come over for

, we get to eat their . It makes me

feel , and it makes my stomach . They always bring

me a homemade and make me take pictures in it.

The only thing worse is they bring their pet , which is called

. It eats all my , smells like and

sounds like a(n) . The good news is they always give me

bucks on their last day here, which makes it all worth it. Next year for our

holiday break, we’re going to visit them in which will probably

take hours by . I wish we could go to

instead and skip the and completely!

FUNNY FEMALE NAME

GLOBAL HOLIDAY

FEELING

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING LARGE NUMBER

ANIMAL

PET NAME

CITY

NUMBER TYPE OF VEHICLE EXOTIC LOCATION

SAME FOOD SAME ANIMAL

FAVORITE CEREAL

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT NUMBER

PLURAL NOUN

FUNNY NOISE

ADJECTIVE FOOD

FUNNY MALE NAME

Day 11

Fold-and-Cut SnowflakeCut out each square. Fold diagonally in half to come up with a triangle. Fold once more in half to get a smaller triangle. Fold the left section towards the back. Fold the right section towards the back as well. Cut away the gray area. Unfold the paper to reveal the snowflake. Try drawing your own design on the 4th snowflake.

Fold Line Cut Line Day 12

SolutionsHey, no cheating!

You’ll need a submarine for this one. Answer: Coldest part of the ocean

The Mighty Ducks made a name for themselves playing on these. Answer: Ice Rinks

This chilly location is found in most homes.Answer: Your freezer

A gold rush took place here in the 1890s.Answer: Yukon, Canada

Early settlers named this place after a color to make others want to settle there.Answer: North Ice, Greenland

This is the home of the highest mountain peak in North America.Answer: Mount Denali, Alaska

Trivia: No humans permanently live here cuz ya know…it’s too cold.Answer: Dome Fuji, Antarctica

Ever heard of Pink Floyd? They named one of their albums after this location.Answer: Dark side of the Moon