Winter Wonderlands
Famous People Born in December
Holiday Symbols
Holiday Treats
December Movies
100
The Festival of Lights
What is Hannukah?
100
Born December 1, 1945, this lady has been an actress for more than 50 years
Bette Midler
100
Why do so many people wear red on Chinese New Year?
It's lucky!
100
This Christmas treat, popular in England, is a small pastry stuffed with a mixture of dried fruit and spices, and was formerly stuffed with meat
What is Mince Pie?
100
Name this movie featuring misfits, a bodily abnormality, and a guiding light on a foggy night
What is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer?
200
Bishop Saint Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus, lived in what country?
Where is Turkey?
200
This imagineer was born December 5th, 1901
Who is Walt Disney?
200
The shamash is used to light eight candles on this candelabrum
What is a menorah?
200
This holiday baked treat has some serious heft, dates back to Roman times, and is often soaked in brandy/rum
What is a Fruitcake?
200
Name this movie featuring frozen precipitation, a magic hat, and a creepy magician.
What is Frosty the Snowman?
300
How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Spanish?
What is "Feliz Navidad"
300
December 12, 1915, Ol' Blue Eyes came into the world
Who is Frank Sinatra?
300
Country where candy canes originated.
Where is Germany?
300
Country where candy canes originated from.
Where is Germany?
300
Name the movie adapted from a Dr. Suess book featuring a man and his dog who just wanted to be left alone.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
400
This holiday's official colors are red, green, and black, chosen to honor Marcus Garvey
What is Kwanzaa?
400
Born to two vaudevillians, he began performing on stage at age four, and you can watch his film debut at the age of seven in the short Rufus Jones For President (1933).
Who is Sammy Davis Jr?
400
This traditional holiday decoration is actually a parasitic plant
What is Mistletoe?
400
Two foods traditionally eaten on Hanukkah.
What are latkes and donuts?
400
Name this movie featuring the sorriest-looking Christmas Tree, an award-winning beagle, and some of the best dance moves known to the animated world.
What is a Charlie Brown Christmas?
500
St. Nicholas arrives on December 6th after his friend takes care of the naughty ones.
Who is Krampus?
500
This pianist composed nine symphonies in his lifetime before becoming completely deaf.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
500
This form of water has 6 sides and it only appears in colder climates.
What are snowflakes?
500
Instead of gathering around the table, families in Japan head to this very famous American fast-food place to celebrate Christmas. This tradition began in 1974 after a wildly successful marketing campaign by this fast-food chain.
What is Kentucky Fried Chicken?
500
This movie was initially a flop when it aired in 1946. Now, millions tune in every year to watch George Bailey and Clarence.
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
600
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you happy. When old, I am valued more than ever.
What is wine?
600
Born December 16 1775, this author did not publish her first literary work until she was 36 years old. She passed away only 5 years after.
Who is Jane Austen?
600
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Name all 9 of Santa's Reindeer in order.
Who is Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph?
600
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
What is Coca-Cola?
600
In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade.
What is Miracle on 34th street?