Fun Facts about December Quiz

Which holiday is commonly celebrated with festive gatherings and gift-giving on December 25th?

• Thanksgiving

• Halloween

• Easter

• Christmas

In which December did the Boston Tea Party take place?

• December 1765

• December 1781

• December 1773

• December 1802

During a winter holiday, you received a traditional birthstone as a gift. If you were born in December, what could the stone be?

• Emerald

• Ruby

• Sapphire

• Turquoise

In the midst of winter, which country celebrates St. Lucia's Day on December 13th, bringing light to the darkest time of the year?

• Norway

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Finland

In which winter did the Wright brothers achieve their first powered flight in December?

• 1903

• 1910

• 1901

• 1925

During the winter month of December, which flower is traditionally used to decorate homes and offices?

• Lilac

• Daisy

• Poinsettia

• Narcissus

Which famous scientist was born on a winter day, specifically in December 1642, which is often associated with the holiday season?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

During the festive month of December, John, an Australian, is planning to send a Boxing Day gift to his friend. Which country should his friend be in to celebrate Boxing Day on December 26th?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

In which year did a heavy winter storm hit the United States, coinciding with the country's official entry into World War II in December?

• 1942

• 1941

• 1945

• 1939

Which traditional zodiac sign corresponds to the winter month of December?

• Sagittarius

• Capricorn

• Aquarius

• Pisces