December
December
December
December
100
Who climbs down a chimney and brings children presents?
Santa
100
What cookie is most famously made and decorated during December?
Gingerbread cookies!
100
What is the official first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
December 21st which is called Winter Solstice!
100
True or false:
All snowflakes have six sides.
True!
200
True or False:
The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written for Christmas.
False! It was originally written for Thanksgiving!
200
A simple figure of a person made of snow, especially by children
Snowman
200
What green character tries to steal Christmas?
200
We buy these for loved ones and put them under the tree.
Presents
300
People mail these greetings to friends and family at Christmas
Christmas cards
300
In what country do children get visits from 13 “Yule Lads” during December?
Iceland!
300
What year did the first New Year's Eve ball drop happen in Times Square?
1907
300
A Jewish festival known as the Festival of Lights
Hanukkah
400
What sweet treat is often shaped like a hook and striped red and white?
Candy Canes!
400
What holiday symbol is often topped with a star or an angel?
A Christmas tree.
400
What is the flower for December?
Poinsettia
400
What classic December activity involves singing door to door?
Caroling!
500
It is traditional to kiss someone under a piece of this at Christmas/
Mistletoe ( a plant with small white berries)
500
A week long celebration in the U.S from December 26th to January 1st that honors African American culture.
Kwanzaa
500
What treats do kids leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Cookies & Milk!
500
In Germany, children leave out shoes for gifts on what holiday?
St. Nicholas Day