CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER HISTORY
FUN FACTS
MUSIC
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What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby

100

What year did the Pearl Harbor attack take place?

1941

100

Which fruit is typically placed in stockings during Christmas in the U.S.?

Oranges

100

Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

"Jingle Bells"

100

What is the name of the coldest place on Earth, often experiencing December temperatures below -100°F?

Antarctica

100

What Is December’s Birthstone?

Turquoise

200

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

200

Which country officially adopted the December 25th as Christmas Day in 336 AD?

Rome

200

What type of nut is used in a traditional British Christmas pudding?

Chestnuts

200

Which song is traditionally sung on New Year's Eve to ring in the new year?

"Auld Lang Syne"

200

Which tropical fruit is commonly associated with holiday desserts in December?

Pineapple

200

Which Zodiac Signs Fall In December?

Sagittarius and Capricorn

300

In which country is the tradition of "KFC Christmas" celebrated?

Japan

300

When was the first artificial Christmas tree made?

1880s

300

What festival, known as the Festival of Lights, takes place in December?

Hanukkah

300

Which famous singer released the holiday album "Merry Christmas" in 1994?

Mariah Carey

300

What is the shortest day of the year, occurring around December 21st?

Winter Solstice

300

Which Famous English Author Wrote ‘A Christmas Carol’?

Charles Dickens

400

What color are the berries of the mistletoe plant?

White

400

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, born on December 20, 1897?

Amelia Earhart

400

In which country do people celebrate Saint Lucia's Day on December 13th?

Sweden

400

In 1968, which famous band performed their "White Album" on television?

The Beatles

400

Which city is known for the giant Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, displayed in December?

New York City

400

December Is The Twelfth Month, But What Does Its Name Originally Mean In Latin?

Tenth Month

500

Who played Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol"?

Alastair Sim

500

Which former U.S. president, born on December 5, 1782, led the country during the War of 1812?

James Madison

500

In which year did Michael Jordan announce his first retirement from basketball?

1993

500

What December song by the Jackson 5 hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970?

"I’ll Be There"

500

Which African country celebrates Christmas with a warm climate and beach celebrations?

South Africa

500

What Is The First Day Of Kwanzaa?

Dec. 26

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