Cultural Holidays
National Champagne Day takes place on this date.
What is December 31st. Origin: USA
This unique and 8 point shape is a classic winter symbol.
What is a snowflake.
On December 24th, 1814 this Treaty was signed to end the War of 1812.
Central Europe sees a transformation with temporary shops selling winter gifts, food, and mulled wine called these.
Normally associated with summer months, this food groups is actually a winter food.
What is citrus fruits.
The Feast of the Apparition of our Lady of Guadalupe takes place on this day in December.
What is December 12th. Origin: Mexico
Originating in Germany, this symbol combined pagan and Christian iconography and myths into an indoor plant adorned with decorations.
What is a Christmas Tree.
On December 1st, 1918, this Northern European country celebrated its independence.
What is Iceland.
This US State sees the most yearly snowfall with 72.8 inches per year on average.
What is Alaska.
Not actually a food, this British dinner treat is a staple during Christmas dinner.
What are Christmas crackers.
World Aids Day takes place on this date in December.
What is December 1st. Origin (USA)
These four precious gems represent December as birthstones. Name one to get the points.
What is turquoise, blue zircon, tanzanite, or blue topaz.
Who is Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson.
Popular in northern countries like Iceland, Canada, Sweden, Finland, and Norway, these cold buildings offer a unique night experience for the warm-bodied.
What are ice hotels.
A recent tradition in Japan as a result of Americanized Christmas has order backed up for this popular chain.
What is KFC.
Krampusnacht takes place on this day.
December 5th. Origin: Austria
These two Zodiac signs represent the birth symbol for December babies.
What is Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21) and Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20).
December 14th, 1918 British women won the right to this.
What is the right to vote.
Harbin, China hosts the world's largest one of these in the winter months.
What is ice festival.
A Hispanic tradition for New Years Eve includes eating 12 of these before midnight for good luck.
What are grapes.
National Wren Day takes place on this date.
What is December 26th. Origin: Ireland
These two flowers represent December as birth flowers. Name one to get the points.
What is daffodil (narcissus) and poinsettia.
December 7th of 43 BC marked the death of this Roman academic mentioned in the hit musical, Chicago.
Who is Cicero.
The lowest recorded temperatures on earth (-89.2 C/-128.6 F) was recorded here on July 21st, 1983.
Cougnou, a traditional Belgian bread, is a classic Christmas treat baked in the shape of this infant Christian figure.
Who is baby Jesus.