December Special Days
On December 6, many European countries celebrate this patron saint who inspired Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This classic holiday beverage is often made with milk, eggs, nutmeg, and sometimes a splash of rum.
What is eggnog?
In the Northern Hemisphere, December marks the start of this season.
What is winter?
Hanging these by the fireplace is a tradition said to catch small gifts from St. Nicholas.
What are stockings?
On December 1, 1955, this civil rights icon refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
December 26 marks the start of this week-long celebration of African heritage and culture.
What is Kwanzaa?
A festive rolled dessert filled with cream and decorated to look like wood from the forest.
What is a Yule log cake?
December 26 is known as this holiday in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada.
What is Boxing Day?
During Hanukkah, children spin this four-sided top for chocolate coins and prizes.
What is a dreidel?
On December 26, 1991, this world superpower officially dissolved.
What was the Soviet Union?
December 21 marks this astronomical event, also called the shortest day of the year.
What is the Winter Solstice?
A warm drink made with red wine, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and citrus slices.
What is mulled wine?
This December zodiac sign is symbolized by a goat.
What is Capricorn?
Lighting candles on these holders is part of both Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations.
What are a menorah and a kinara?
On December 16, 1773, colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes from this country.
What is Great Britain? / Who are the British?
December 12 is a day dedicated to celebrating these handmade, flavorful Mexican wraps traditionally enjoyed during the holidays.
What is National Tamale Day?
A traditional Jewish treat fried in oil during Hanukkah, often served with applesauce or sour cream.
What are latkes?
December’s birth flower, often used in winter bouquets, symbolizes cheer and beauty.
What is the holly? (or poinsettia)
This tradition involves hiding a small green vegetable ornament and having kids find it.
What is the Christmas pickle?
On December 17, 1989, this long-running animated TV series premiered on Fox.
What is The Simpsons?
On December 15, Canada observes this themed day celebrating its role as the world’s biggest exporter of this breakfast crop.
What is National Maple Syrup Day?
Italian Christmas bread studded with dried fruit and sometimes chocolate or citrus.
What is panettone?
The month of December gets its name from this Latin number meaning "ten."
What is decem?
A Scandinavian holiday figure similar to Santa, whose name translates to “Yule goat.”
What is the Julbock?
On December 1, 1913, Henry Ford introduced this revolutionary work process that sped up car manufacturing.
What is the moving assembly line?