Facts/History
December is the only month where this astronomical event always occurs in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the Winter Solstice?
This Jewish holiday often falls in December and is known as the Festival of Lights.
What is Hanukkah?
"Then I traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel."
Who is Buddy (the Elf)?
This man is behind the famous mouse and theme park and was born December 5, 1901.
Who is Walt Disney?
This Christian season of preparation leading up to Christmas begins four Sundays before December 25.
What is Advent?
What are the two Zodiac signs of December
What is Sagittarius and Capricorn?
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…”
What are three French hens?
"Guys! I'm eating junk and watching rubbish. You better come out and stop me!"
Who is Kevin McCallister?
This famous pop star was born on December 13th, 1989?
Who is Taylor Swift?
What red plant with star-shaped leaves is associated with Christmas and originates from Mexico?
What is the poinsettia?
This historical event happened on December 7th, 1941.
The Attack on Pearl Harbor.
Canada celebrates this holiday on December 26th, following a tradition from England.
What is Boxing Day?
“Blast this Christmas music! It’s joyful and triumphant!”
Who is the Grinch?
This December-born actor starred as Spider-Man in the early 2000s trilogy and was born December 27.
Who is Tobey Maguire?
This is the traditional birthstone of December. It is considered a symbol of good fortune and success.
What is turquoise?
The Christmas tree, a traditional symbol of the Holiday, originated from this country.
What is Germany?
African culture is celebrated during this holiday on December 26th.
What is Kwanzaa?
"I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love."
Who is Linus?
This Canadian-born singer released his Christmas album in 2011 and is his best-selling album to date with more than 12 million copies sold worldwide.
Who is Michael Buble?
The color red became associated with Santa Claus partly due to advertising by this company in the 1930s.
What is Coca-Cola?
This 4th-century Roman pope formally established December 25 as the date of Christmas in the Western Church.
Who is Pope Julius I?
This Christian feast day on December 6, honoring a generous 4th-century bishop, inspired the modern legend of Santa Claus.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
Who is the Conductor? (Polar Express)
In A Christmas Story, what does Ralphie's mom say when he asks for a BB gun?
What is "You'll shoot your eye out"
“Jingle Bells” was originally written for this holiday, not Christmas.
What is Thanksgiving?
In the Doomsday calendar system, December’s “doomsday” date is this number.
What is December 12?
Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeer
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
Where do you think you’re going? Nobody’s leaving. Nobody’s walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas.”
Who is Clark Griswold? (Christmas Vacation)
This December 2005 fantasy film, based on a C.S. Lewis novel, introduced audiences to the magical land?
What is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
This full moon, occurring in December, is traditionally named for the frozen ground and cold nights.
What is the Cold Moon?