# Winter This or That Questions for Snow Days, January and February Source: https://thisorthatquestion.com/winter-this-or-that Updated: 2026-11-11 Winter pairs by month, snow day picks for indoor recess, and a Winter Olympics list. ## Quick facts - In the Northern Hemisphere, winter starts at the December solstice, around December 21 or 22. That day has the fewest hours of daylight all year. - Groundhog Day falls on February 2. Tradition says six more weeks of winter follow if the groundhog sees its shadow. - The Winter Olympics take place every four years. Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, hosted the 2026 Games, and the French Alps host in 2030. - February has 29 days in a leap year. The next leap day falls on February 29, 2028. - Indoor recess on a cold day runs about 20 minutes. That fits 15 to 20 pairs with a quick vote and one reason per pair. ## Winter this or that questions about snow and the outdoors Start a this or that winter edition with outdoor pairs. Kids and adults both have a favorite way to spend a cold day. 1. Sledding or Snowball fight? 2. Build a snowman or Build a snow fort? 3. Ice skating or Skiing? 4. Snow angel or Snow tunnel? 5. Mittens or Hand warmers? 6. Puffy coat or Wool coat? 7. Catch snowflakes on your tongue or Catch them on your mitten? 8. Fresh powder or Packed snow? 9. Icicles or Frost on the window? 10. Shovel the driveway or Scrape the car? 11. Snowshoeing or Winter hike? 12. Earmuffs or Hat with a pom-pom? ## This or that winter questions about cozy nights and food 1. Hot cocoa or Hot cider? 2. Mini marshmallows or One giant marshmallow? 3. Soup or Grilled cheese? 4. Chili or Mac and cheese? 5. Fireplace or Heated blanket? 6. Bathrobe or Oversized hoodie? 7. Puzzle or Board game marathon? 8. Bake cookies or Make popcorn? 9. Flannel sheets or Extra blanket? 10. Candlelight or String lights? 11. Movie marathon or Book stack? 12. Tea or Warm milk with honey? ## Snow day this or that Use these pairs when school closes or work goes remote for the day. Post them in the class or team chat in the morning. 1. Sleep in or Out in the snow by 8? 2. Snow day at home or Snow day at a friend's house? 3. Pajamas all day or Snow gear all day? 4. Big hill or Backyard sledding? 5. Snow day pancakes or Snow day waffles? 6. Snow ice cream or Hot cocoa bar? 7. Snowman with a carrot nose or Snowman with a button nose? 8. Two-hour delay or Full day off? 9. Shovel for neighbors or Build the biggest snowman? 10. Snow day movie or Snow day video games? ## December this or that questions These December this or that pairs stay general, so they work for groups that celebrate different holidays or none. 1. Holiday lights walk or Holiday movie night? 2. Winter break trip or Winter break at home? 3. Bake for friends or Make cards for friends? 4. Ugly sweater or Cozy cardigan? 5. Wrap gifts or Bake treats? 6. Snowy December or Mild December? 7. Shortest day of the year or Longest night of the year? 8. Ice rink downtown or Pond skating? 9. Peppermint or Gingerbread? 10. Holiday concert or Holiday play? ## January this or that questions Use this or that January pairs for the first weeks back at school or work after winter break. 1. Fresh paper planner or Phone calendar? 2. New hobby or Old hobby, more often? 3. Clean out the closet or Clean out the fridge? 4. Cold and sunny or Mild and gray? 5. Indoor pool or Hot tub? 6. Hibernate all month or Plan a January trip? 7. Ice fishing or Cozy cabin? 8. Winter sale shopping or No spending January? 9. Morning workout or Evening workout? 10. Learn to knit or Learn to bake bread? ## February this or that questions These this or that February pairs cover Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and the last stretch of cold weather. 1. Six more weeks of winter or Early spring? 2. Pancake Day or Groundhog Day? 3. Big game or Big game commercials? 4. Valentine cards or Valentine treats? 5. Leap day birthday or Regular birthday? 6. One more snowstorm or First thaw? 7. Heart-shaped pizza or Heart-shaped cookies? 8. Short month or Long weekend? 9. Winter carnival or Ice sculpture show? 10. Mardi Gras beads or King cake? ## This or that Winter Olympics Olympic pairs work any winter. Kids pick the sport that looks most fun to try. 1. Figure skating or Speed skating? 2. Snowboarding or Downhill skiing? 3. Curling or Bobsled? 4. Ice hockey or Biathlon? 5. Luge or Skeleton? 6. Ski jumping or Moguls? 7. Halfpipe or Slopestyle? 8. Ice dancing or Pairs skating? 9. Cross-country skiing or Alpine skiing? 10. Team gold or Solo gold? 11. Watch live or Watch highlights? 12. Opening ceremony or Closing ceremony? ## Winter pairs for adults and work 1. Remote on snow days or Commute no matter what? 2. Ski trip or Beach escape? 3. Mulled wine or Hot toddy? 4. Heated seats or Remote start? 5. Snow tires or Stay home? 6. Winter cabin or Warm-weather getaway? 7. Dinner party by the fire or Takeout and a show? 8. Morning frost or Evening snowfall? 9. Early sunset walk or Early bedtime? ## How to play winter this or that 1. Pick 15 to 20 pairs. Match the month, and save the snow day section for real snow days. 2. Read a pair aloud: "Sledding or Snowball fight?" 3. Players stand on one side of the room or hold up one or two fingers. 4. Ask one person per side for a reason, then move on. 5. For indoor recess, add a rule: the smaller side picks the next pair. 6. At work or for a snow day at home, post one pair in chat and vote with emoji reactions. The random picker at /this-or-that-generator gives you more. ## Tips for this or that questions winter edition - Keep December pairs general at school and work. Not every family celebrates Christmas. - Some students have never seen snow. Mix in cocoa, blanket and Olympic pairs so they have answers too. - Run Olympic pairs during the Games in February of an Olympic year. They also work in any other winter. - Print the page with your browser's Print button for indoor recess or a substitute plan. - Write your own winter this or that questions with 1 to 4 words per side. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is winter this or that? Winter this or that is a set of two-choice questions with a cold-weather theme, such as "Sledding or Snowball fight?" or "Hot cocoa or Hot cider?". Teachers use them for indoor recess and morning meetings, teams post them as a daily poll, and families play them on a snow day. Each pair takes seconds, so 20 pairs fill about 10 minutes. ### What are good winter this or that questions? Good winter this or that questions pair two cold-weather favorites, such as Sledding or Snowball fight, Hot cocoa or Hot cider, and Mittens or Hand warmers. Mix outdoor, food and cozy pairs so students who never see snow still have answers. ### What are good january this or that questions? Good january this or that questions fit the fresh start after winter break. Try Fresh paper planner or Phone calendar, New hobby or Old hobby more often, and Hibernate all month or Plan a January trip. ### What are good this or that february questions? Good this or that February questions mix Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day and late winter. Try Six more weeks of winter or Early spring, Valentine cards or Valentine treats, and One more snowstorm or First thaw. ### What are good this or that january questions for work? Use planning and routine pairs, such as Fresh paper planner or Phone calendar and Morning workout or Evening workout. Post one a day in chat during the first two weeks back. Skip pairs about diets and money. ### What are good december this or that questions for school? Good december this or that questions for school stay general, such as Holiday lights walk or Holiday movie night and Peppermint or Gingerbread. That way students from every background can answer. Use Christmas pairs only where every student celebrates. ### What are good snow day this or that questions? Good snow day pairs include Sleep in or Out in the snow by 8, Two-hour delay or Full day off, and Snow ice cream or Hot cocoa bar. Post them in a class or family chat on the morning school closes. ### What are this or that winter olympics pairs? They are pairs of winter sports or Olympic moments, such as Figure skating or Speed skating, Curling or Bobsled, and Opening ceremony or Closing ceremony. Use them during the Games or any time students study winter sports. ### How long does a winter this or that game take? A winter this or that game with 20 pairs takes about 10 to 15 minutes for a class of 25. That fits most indoor recess blocks. A single pair as a morning warm-up takes under a minute. ### Can I print winter this or that questions? Yes. Use your browser's Print button or Save as PDF, and the page prints in a clean layout. The site does not host a separate download. For a themed sheet, paste pairs into Google Docs or Canva.