Winter Wonderlands
Famous People Born in December
Holiday Symbols
Holiday Treats
December Movies
DECEMBER MISCELLANEOUS
DECEMBER HISTORY
JEOPARDY (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?
100
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, what is the best-selling Christmas/holiday single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
100
On December 8, 1980 which famous musician was assassinated in New York City?
Former Beatle musician John Lennon
100
This Christmas classic stars Maureen O'Hara and a young Natalie Wood
Miracle on 34th Street
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?
200
What is December's Birthstone?
December’s traditional birthstone is Turquoise. Zircon and Tanzanite are also considered to be December birthstones.
200
December 7 of what year, was the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor attacked by nearly 200 Japanese aircraft in a raid that lasted just over one hour and left nearly 3,000 Americans dead?
What is 1941?
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?
300
What is December's birth flower?
There are two December birth flowers: holly and narcissus.
300
On December 13, 1991 a treaty of reconciliation and nonaggression formally ended which war?
What is The Korean War?
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?
400
Which award is handed out in December?
The Nobel Prize
400
What happened on December 1, 1955, sparking the modern American civil rights movement?
Who is Rosa Parks?
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?
500
The word December comes from the Latin word, decem, meaning what?
What is 10?
500
Canada adopted its new National Flag, on December 15th of which year?
What is 1964?
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?
600
What annual celebration of African-American culture starts on December 26th?
What is Kwanzaa?
600
What is significant about December 21?
It is the Winter Solstice—the astronomical first day of winter.