December Facts
This zodiac sign begins on December 22.
Capricorn
This is what snowmen eat for breakfast
Frosted Flakes
This is the scientific name for the Northern Lights, often seen in winter skies
aurora borealis
This is the best way to keep warm in winter
move to Florida
This famous sled dog race runs from Anchorage to Nome
the Iditarod
This gemstone is the birthstone for December
turquoise
This is Santa’s favorite type of music
What is “wrap music”
This country experiences the longest polar night during December
Norway
This is what you call a snowman in July
A puddle
This country has won the most gold medals in Winter Olympic history
Norway
This spiced drink is often served warm during winter holidays
Mulled Cider
Why does Santa go down chimneys
because it soots him
This mountain range is known for heavy snowfall and ski resorts in Europe
The Alps
This is what penguins order at fast food restaurant
Iceberg lettuce
This Russian composer wrote the ballet The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky
Who is the famous Antarctic explorer reached the South Pole in December 1911
Roald Amundsen
This is the reason you can’t find your other mitten or sock
the dryer monster
This rare winter occurrence happens when snow rolls into balls by wind, forming natural “snow donuts.
What are snow rollers
This is what happens when you tell a snowflake it’s not unique
It has an identity crisis
This is the name for the optical illusion that makes the sun look like it has halos in winter skies
A Sun dog
This Nobel Prize ceremony is held annually in this European city in December
Stockholm
This is what you call a snowman who tells jokes
a pun-man
This desert experiences snow almost every winter despite being arid
The Gobi Desert
This is what you call Santa when he takes a break from delivering gifts
Santa Pause
This city hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924
Chamonix, France