Here are some questions to help an older family member or friend remember winters past.

• What were winters like when you were younger?
• Where did you live? Was it a warm or cold climate?
• Do you remember if the weather ever got severe, like a snowstorm or ice storm when your area in which you lived usually didn’t see that sort of weather?
• Did you have to travel far to get to school? Did you have to walk in the snow?
• Did winters seem like long, cold days and nights, or did you enjoy it?
• How did you warm your home? Did you get cold? Did you have enough winter clothes and accessories?
• What types of chores did you have to do outdoors despite the weather?
• During severe weather when you were stranded indoors, what type of activities did you do?
• Did you or do you now have a favorite winter-time food or beverage?

For more reminiscing questions see our Winter Reminiscing and Conversation Card Printable Activity!