Winter Wonderlands
Why do so many people wear red on Chinese New Year?
It's lucky!
This Christmas treat, popular in England, is a small pastry stuffed with a mixture of dried fruit and spices, and was formerly stuffed with meat
What is Mince Pie?
Name this movie featuring misfits, a bodily abnormality, and a guiding light on a foggy night
What is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, what is the best-selling Christmas/holiday single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
On December 8, 1980 which famous musician was assassinated in New York City?
Former Beatle musician John Lennon
Bishop Saint Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus, lived in what country?
Where is Turkey?
This holiday baked treat has some serious heft, dates back to Roman times, and is often soaked in brandy/rum
What is a Fruitcake?
Name this movie featuring frozen precipitation, a magic hat, and a creepy magician.
What is Frosty the Snowman?
What is December's Birthstone?
December’s traditional birthstone is Turquoise. Zircon and Tanzanite are also considered to be December birthstones.
December 7 of what year, was the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor attacked by nearly 200 Japanese aircraft in a raid that lasted just over one hour and left nearly 3,000 Americans dead?
What is 1941?
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
What is "Feliz Navidad"
Country where candy canes originated.
Where is Germany?
Country where candy canes originated from.
Where is Germany?
Name the movie adapted from a Dr. Suess book featuring a man and his dog who just wanted to be left alone.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
What is December's birth flower?
There are two December birth flowers: holly and narcissus.
On December 13, 1991 a treaty of reconciliation and nonaggression formally ended which war?
What is The Korean War?
This holiday's official colors are red, green, and black, chosen to honor Marcus Garvey
What is Kwanzaa?
This traditional holiday decoration is actually a parasitic plant
What is Mistletoe?
Two foods traditionally eaten on Hanukkah.
What are latkes and donuts?
Name this movie featuring the sorriest-looking Christmas Tree, an award-winning beagle, and some of the best dance moves known to the animated world.
What is a Charlie Brown Christmas?
Which award is handed out in December?
The Nobel Prize
What happened on December 1, 1955, sparking the modern American civil rights movement?
Who is Rosa Parks?
St. Nicholas arrives on December 6th after his friend takes care of the naughty ones.
Who is Krampus?
This form of water has 6 sides and it only appears in colder climates.
What are snowflakes?
Instead of gathering around the table, families in Japan head to this very famous American fast-food place to celebrate Christmas. This tradition began in 1974 after a wildly successful marketing campaign by this fast-food chain.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
This movie was initially a flop when it aired in 1946. Now, millions tune in every year to watch George Bailey and Clarence.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
The word December comes from the Latin word, decem, meaning what?
What is 10?
Canada adopted its new National Flag, on December 15th of which year?
What is 1964?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you happy. When old, I am valued more than ever.
What is wine?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeer in order.
Who is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
What is Coca-Cola?
In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade.
What is Miracle on 34th street?
What annual celebration of African-American culture starts on December 26th?
What is Kwanzaa?
What is significant about December 21?
It is the Winter Solstice—the astronomical first day of winter.