When you think of December, perhaps visions of snow-laden trees, festive lights, and the anticipation of New Year’s Eve come to mind. But December is more than just its holiday traditions and winter charm. It’s a month rich in history, global celebrations, and unique phenomena. Did you know, for instance, that besides Christmas and Hanukkah, December is packed with lesser-known observances, like the Kwanzaa or Boxing Day?
December is a tapestry woven with the threads of winter solstice celebrations, final reflections on the year gone by, and the hope for new beginnings. With nights at their longest and days at their shortest, people around the world have found myriad ways to light up the dark and celebrate in unity and joy. So, how deep does your December knowledge run? This set of December trivia questions and answers promises to take you on a wintry journey of discovery. Lace up your boots, and let’s embark on this snowy trek!
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Which famous English writer penned the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol”?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Thomas Hardy
Charles Dickens
Jane Austen
What’s the Christmas-themed tourist park in Lapland, Finland, called?
Kristmas World
Christmasville
Santa Claus Village
Saint Nick Village
In many cultures, the New Year’s Eve celebration takes place on December 31st. Which city is famous for its New Year’s Eve ball drop?
San Francisco
Boston
New York
Chicago
What day of the month of December is Pearl Harbor Day?
7th
15th
2nd
21st
What country was the first to have a commemorative Christmas stamp?
Austria
England
USA
Canada
On “Seinfeld”, what is Frank Costanza’s alternate holiday for Christmas?
Festivus
Hanukkah
Holly Day
Frankia
What does the word Hanukkah translate to?
Victory
Good Will
Party
Dedication
What President decorated the first White House Christmas Tree?
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Benjamin Harrison
In what year was the first US postage stamp commemorating Kwanzaa issued?
2010
1944
1997
1888
The first successful heart transplant was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in Cape Town, South Africa. In what year?
1967
1972
1988
1897
What is the log that’s traditionally burned during Christmas celebrations called?
Pine Log
Christmas Log
Yule Log
Holy Log
Which two zodiac signs are associated with December?
Aquarius And Pisces
Leo And Virgo
Sagittarius And Capricorn
Aries And Taurus
Which President started the tradition of having a national Christmas tree on the White House lawn, and in what year?
Calvin Coolidge In 1923
Franklin Roosevelt In 1936
Abraham Lincoln In 1862
Dwight Eisenhower In 1954
Doja Cat’s single “Say So” went viral on which platform in December 2019?
Tik Tok
Which Christmas decoration did Edward H. Johnson popularize?
Stockings
Christmas Lights
Ornaments
Tinsel
In the Gregorian calendar, December is the ___ month of the year.
3rd
1st
7th
12th
Which popular holiday plant with bright red or white leaves is often associated with December festivities?
Poinsettia
Dahlia
Snapdragon
Hollyhocks
What is the birthstone associated with December?
Turquoise Or Blue Zircon
Garnet Or Ruby
Pearl Or Diamond
Tourmaline Or Alexandrite
When did Charles Dickens write “A Christmas Carol”?
1900
1940
1845
1920
Which festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, usually falls in December and signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil?
Diwali
Mawlid
Ambedkar Jayanti
Rama Navami
On December 17, 1903, which famous event occurred in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?
A Hurricane
Small Pox Epidemic
First Flight
Electric Cars Made
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