Winter - December Trivia

Question 1

In the 19th century the first artificial Christmas Tree, was made using what?

Accepted Answer

Goose Feathers

Question 2

According to Austrian folklore, what horned figure punishes naughty children during the holiday season?

Accepted Answer

Krampus

Question 3

Where was the first Winter Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Chamonix, France

Question 4

Which famous composer’s birthday is celebrated on December 17th?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Question 5

Who was the world’s youngest Olympic skier?

Accepted Answer

Seba Johnson

Question 6

What is the name of the winter festival celebrated in ancient Rome in December?

Accepted Answer

Saturnalia

Question 7

Which actor played six different roles in The Polar Express?

Accepted Answer

Tom Hanks

Question 8

What makes up the filling of mince pies?

Accepted Answer

Sweet fruits and sugar

Question 9

What fast food restaurant is popular in Japan on Christmas?

Accepted Answer

KFC

Question 10

What is the shortest day of the year called?

Accepted Answer

Winter Solstice

Question 11

What name is given to the Spanish celebration leading up to Christmas, beginning December 16th?

Accepted Answer

Las Posadas

Question 12

What animal freezes solid in the winter, and then thaws when it warms back up?

Accepted Answer

Wood frog

Question 13

What day is National Eggnog Day?

Accepted Answer

December 24th

Question 14

Which country celebrates the Day of Reconciliation on December 16th?

Accepted Answer

South Africa

Question 15

Which country did eggnog come from?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 16

What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?

Accepted Answer

Mistletoe

Question 17

The Dutch believe that eating what on New Year’s will bring good luck?

Accepted Answer

Donuts

Question 18

How many sides does a real snowflake have?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 19

What are you supposed to do when you find yourself under the mistletoe?

Accepted Answer

Kiss

Question 20

What is the famous Russian fur hat worn in the winter called?

Accepted Answer

Ushanka

Question 21

What was the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?

Accepted Answer

Home Alone

Question 22

What is the name of the traditional sweet fruit bread from Germany?

Accepted Answer

Stollen

Question 23

In what ancient country were eggs given as gifts on New Year’s Day?

Accepted Answer

Persia

Question 24

On which date in December is Hanukkah’s first night most often celebrated?

Accepted Answer

December 5th

Question 25

Which Zodiac signs fall in December?

Accepted Answer

Sagittarius and Capricorn

Question 26

When was the first New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square?

Accepted Answer

1907

Question 27

What was the most popular New Year’s resolution in 2020?

Accepted Answer

To Exercise More

Question 28

Smashing a peppermint version of what animal is thought to bring good luck?

Accepted Answer

Pig

Question 29

What is the name of the dogsled race that goes from Anchorage to Nome in early March?

Accepted Answer

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Question 30

What part of a Christmas tree can be used to make tea?

Accepted Answer

Pine Needles

Question 31

In Sweden, what animal is traditionally made out of straw for Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Goat

Question 32

What is the name of the main villain in A Nightmare Before Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Oogie Boogie

Question 33

In what year did the first official sled race take place?

Accepted Answer

1883

Question 34

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1892?

Accepted Answer

Nutcracker

Question 35

What is the fear of SNOW called?

Accepted Answer

Chionophobia

Question 36

What holiday candy was shaped to resemble a shepherd's staff?

Accepted Answer

Candy Cane

Question 37

When is the first day of Kwanza

Accepted Answer

December 26th

Question 38

What is the name of the Grinch’s dog?

Accepted Answer

Max

Question 39

Which famous action movie is often thought of as a Christmas movie?

Accepted Answer

Die Hard

Question 40

Which day is celebrated as ‘Boxing Day’?

Accepted Answer

December 26th

Question 41

What term is used to describe the person participating in luge?

Accepted Answer

Slider

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