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December
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Winter x2
100

The lyrics to this timeless Christmas song describe a wintery ride in a one-horse open sleigh, but never once mention the word “Christmas.”

What is Jingle Bells?

100

Which country is known for having 13 Yule Lads visit children in December?

What is Iceland?

100

In what year was January 1 officially declared the first day of the new year?

Who are the Dutch?

100

 Which US State has the most snow days per year?

What is Alaska?

100

Which animal’s fur turns white in winter?

What is an Artic Fox?

200

This Christmas plant, popular for its bright red leaves, is native to Mexico and Central America

What is a poinsettia?

200

Which event on December 7, 1941, led the U.S. to join World War II?

What is Pearl Harbor?

200

How large is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in diameter?

What is 12 ft?

200

Which state has the most ski resorts?

What is NY?

200

What is the name of the ice-skating rink in Central Park?

What is Wollman Rink?

300

It takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height

What is 15?

300

December is the twelfth month, but what does its name originally mean in Latin?

What is ten/tenth?

300

When did partiers first celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square?

When is 1904?

300

 In what year did the first official sled race take place?

What is 1883?

300

Where was the coldest temperature recorded in the mainland US (-70F)?

What is MT?

400

 In Germany, this frightening anti-Santa Claus with goat’s hooves and horns punishes children who misbehave instead of bringing them gifts.

Who (or what) is Krampus?

400

 What is the first day of Kwanzaa?

What is December 26th?

400

When did the ball first drop in Times Square?

When is 1907?

400

What animal freezes solid in the winter, and then thaws when it warms back up?

What is a wood frog?

400

Where do people go to witness the winter solstice in the UK?

What is Stonehenge?

500

In the “Twelve Days of Christmas”, The singer’s true love gives them five of these shining pieces of jewelry on day five.

What are golden rings?

500

Which December festival is also known as the Festival of Lights?

What is Hanukkah?

500

In what year was January 1 officially declared the first day of the new year?

When is 46 B.C.?

500

 Which US state popularized Turducken, the hybrid three-bird-roast?

What is Louisiana?

500

 How many sides does a snowflake have?

What is 6?