People Throughout History
This President died on December 14th, 1789, in Virginia.
Who is George Washington.
On December 7, 1787, this state became the first state to adopt the new constitution of the United States of America.
What is Delaware.
During this year, on December 25th, Hirohito became emperor of Japan.
What is 1926.
This holiday was first celebrated in 1907, and is marked by a ball-drop in Times Square every year.
What is New Year’s (Eve)?
This holiday companion of Santa Clause appears several times in folklore, and punishes naughty children come Christmas time.
Who is Krampus?
This person was crowned emperor of France on December 2nd, 1852.
Who was Louis-Napoleon III.
On December 6th, 1492, this island was discovered by Christopher Columbus, and is now inhabited by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
What is Hispaniola?
During this year, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to sit at the back of a municipal bus.
What is 1955?
Dr. Maulana Karenga created this holiday in 1966, celebrated from December 26th to January 1st.
What is Kwanzaa?
Tchaikovsky was not a fan of this ballet, because he thought it did not represent his skills properly.
What is The Nutcracker.
This Holy Roman Emperor was crowned on Christmas Day 800 AD.
Who is Charlemagne.
On December 1st, 1918, Iceland was granted independence by this parliament.
What is the Danish Parliament?
During this year, Benjamin Franklin published Poor Richard’s Almanac.
When is 1732?
Chinese New Year is observed and celebrated according to this calendar.
What is the lunar calendar?
This movie was the first to debut the hit song, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
What is Meet me in St. Louis.
On December 1st, 1822, Dom Pedro was crowned emperor of this empire.
What is the Brazilian Empire.
Auld Lang syne translates to “old long since”, which originates from this country.
What is Scotland?
In this year, Benazir Bhutto was nominated to become the first female prime minister of Pakistan.
What is 1988?
Hanukkah lasts this many days.
What is eight?
This plant is known for its Christmas floral displays and its red leaves.
What is the poinsettia?
This man was declared Lord-Protector of England on December 16th, 1653.
Who was Oliver Cromwell.
On December 24, 1990, The bells of this cathedral in Moscow rang for the first time since the death of Lenin.
What is St. Basil’s cathedral.
On this day in 1941, China issued a formal declaration of war against Japan, Germany and Italy.
What is December 9th?
Hanukkah commemorates the remediation of the second temple in Jerusalem after this revolt against the Greek-Syrian oppressors.
What is the Maccabean Revolt?
This type of noodle, made of buckwheat, is eaten going into the new year in the Japanese custom, Omisoka.
What is soba?