December
December is the twelfth month, but what does its name originally mean in Latin?
A. Thirteenth Month
B. Tenth Month
C. Twelfth Month
D. First Month
B. Tenth month!
What classic Christmas movie was a flop when it was first released?
It’s a Wonderful Life
bombed at the box office when it was released in 1946. It also got mixed reviews from critics. After its copyright lapsed, however, TV stations were able to show it for free, so they regularly played it during the holiday season. Millions of viewers gave the movie a second chance, and watching it has become an annual tradition.
Which U S president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the manager of Elvis Presley?
Colonel Tom Parker
Which woman became famous for making a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean?
Emelia Earhart
Which famous composer’s birthday is celebrated on December 17th?
Ludwig Van Beethoven
What was the shortest acceptance speech in Academy Awards history?
In 1953, William Holden won his first and only Academy Award for his starring role in Stalag 17. When he accepted the award, he simply said, “Thank you,” and nothing else.
The Santa Fe trail led from Missouri to which state?
New Mexico
Which music group released the song 'I'll Be There' in 1970?
Jackson 5
What famous explorer was the first to climb Mount Everest in 1953?
Sir Edmund Hillary
What is the name of the candle holder used during Kwanzaa?
Kinara
How many women auditioned for the role of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind?
A. More than 1,400
B. 12
C. 100
A. More than 1,400 actresses vied for the part of the world’s most famous southern belle. It eventually went to Vivien Leigh.
What was the name of the initiative launched by John F Kennedy to send American volunteers to developing countries to provide assistance?
The peace corps
In 1992, which Whitney Houston song became the best-selling single by a female artist?
I Will Always Love You
What was the name of the very first Saturday morning cartoon?
Crusader Rabbit
In which century was the first recorded use of Christmas trees in homes?
The 16th Century
What famous time-travel movie was rejected by studios 44 times?
Screenwriters Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis were turned down 44 times by studios before being greenlit to produce Back to the Future.
Countries around which body of water were hit by a tsunami in December 2004?
Indian Ocean
What famous country star has a theme park named after them?
Dolly Parton
Which president of the United States was in office from Jan. 20, 1953, to Jan. 20, 1961?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the name of the winter festival celebrated in ancient Rome in December?
Saturnalia
What was the first movie to “sweep” the Oscars by winning in every major category?
It was It Happened One Night, the 1934 romantic comedy starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. The movie, directed by Frank Capra, won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Which country issued the world's first paper money in around 1024?
China
What decade did Country music first become popular in the US?
A. 1940's
B. 1850's
C. 1920's
What did the U.S. Postal Service add in 1963 that is part of every address today?
Zip codes