December Trivia Quiz

What astronomical event usually occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Vernal Equinox
• Autumnal Equinox
• Winter Solstice
• Summer Solstice

December is associated with which birthstones?

• Ruby and Onyx
• Topaz and Citrine
• Turquoise, Zircon, and Tanzanite
• Emerald and Pearl

Which important human rights document was signed on December 10th, 1948?

• The Magna Carta
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Treaty of Versailles

In which European country do people celebrate St. Lucia's Day on December 13th, where young girls wear white dresses with wreaths of candles on their heads?

• Germany
• Sweden
• France
• Poland

What Jewish holiday, often falling in December, is celebrated with the lighting of a menorah and lasts for eight days?

• Hanukkah
• Purim
• Rosh Hashanah
• Passover

Which famous historical event is commemorated on December 7th in the United States?

• Independence Day
• Landing on the Moon
• Pearl Harbor attack
• End of the Civil War

Which famous female mathematician, whose work helped launch satellites, was born on December 9, 1906?

• Ada Lovelace
• Dorothy Vaughan
• Mary Jackson
• Grace Hopper

December is often associated with which zodiac signs?

• Leo and Virgo
• Scorpio and Sagittarius
• Sagittarius and Capricorn
• Capricorn and Aquarius

In Japan, December 31st is traditionally celebrated with a feast called "Toshikoshi Soba." What is the significance of this dish?

• Crossing over from one year to the next
• Celebrating the harvest
• Invoking prosperity
• Honoring ancestors

What festive plant is known for its bright red and green foliage and is commonly used in Christmas decorations?

• Holly
• Ivy
• Poinsettia
• Mistletoe