200 December Trivia Questions and Answers – Easy, Fun and Surprisingly Tricky

December is one of my favorite months, full of good memories. I love Saint Nicholas Day, Christmas carols, the chance of snow, Christmas markets, special dishes, and all the holiday anticipation. I enjoy shopping for gifts almost as much as receiving them, especially when I find something I know a friend or family member will love.

But there’s another reason December makes me happy. As the year ends, I start thinking about fresh plans and possibilities. The new year feels like a new beginning, and I always find that hopeful, motivating feeling exciting.

Because I love the month so much, I put together these 150 December trivia questions and answers for a family game night, a party with friends, or even a lively trivia evening at your favorite bar. They cover more than Christmas: you’ll find holiday traditions, movies, winter, food, music, history, and New Year’s Eve. There are quick wins and a few tougher questions, but you won’t need an encyclopedia to finish.

Give yourself one point for each answer you get right. You can take the quiz on your own or read the questions aloud to a group. Every question comes with its answer and a short explanation, so you can pick up a few fun facts as you play.

If you’re arriving here after the November trivia or Thanksgiving trivia, welcome to the final month of the year. The rounds below begin with familiar facts and gradually become a little more challenging.

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Easy December Trivia Questions and Answers

Early December is filled with familiar little rituals, from putting up decorations to choosing gifts. I wanted these easy December trivia questions to be inviting and a good warm-up for a family game night, office quiz, or holiday get-together.

1. What do we call the decorated stalls that sell seasonal gifts and food in European town squares?

Answer: Christmas markets. Christmas markets sell festive foods, crafts, and gifts in towns across Europe.

2. Which striped peppermint candy often appears on Christmas trees?

Answer: Candy cane. Candy canes are a familiar December decoration and holiday sweet.

3. What do you call a decorative ring of evergreen branches often hung on a door in December?

Answer: Wreath. An evergreen wreath is a familiar winter and holiday decoration.

4. What name is given to a gift exchange where each person secretly buys for one other person?

Answer: Secret Santa. Secret Santa exchanges are common at offices and parties.

5. Which object is commonly placed at the very top of a decorated Christmas tree?

Answer: Star. Stars and angels are traditional Christmas tree toppers.

6. Which country is famous for Santa Claus Village near the Arctic Circle?

Answer: Finland. Santa Claus Village is in Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland.

7. What is the name for a calendar that counts the days leading up to Christmas?

Answer: Advent calendar. Advent calendars usually offer a small surprise or message each day leading up to Christmas.

8. What do American children often leave beside the fireplace for Santa on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Milk and cookies. Milk and cookies are a familiar American Christmas Eve custom.

9. Which decorative plant with colorful red bracts is often given as a gift in December?

Answer: Poinsettia. Poinsettias are commonly sold during the Christmas season; their red parts are modified leaves.

10. What do you call a miniature house, often made of spiced dough and decorated with icing?

Answer: Gingerbread house. Decorating gingerbread houses is a popular December activity.

11. Which holiday figure is traditionally pictured riding in a sleigh pulled by reindeer?

Answer: Santa Claus. The sleigh and reindeer are familiar elements of Santa Claus folklore.

12. Which common holiday decoration is hung above doorways and traditionally linked with a kiss?

Answer: Mistletoe. Mistletoe is associated with the custom of kissing beneath it during the festive season.

13. Which ice sport involves sliding stones toward a target while teammates sweep the ice?

Answer: Curling. Curling is played on ice, using granite stones and brooms.

14. What is a group of people singing seasonal songs from house to house called?

Answer: Carolers. Carolers perform songs for neighbors, often during the December holidays.

15. What do Americans commonly hang by a fireplace for small Christmas gifts?

Answer: Stockings. Stockings are often filled with treats and small presents.

16. What is the name of the candleholder used during Hanukkah that has nine places for lights?

Answer: Hanukkiah. A hanukkiah has eight lights for the nights of Hanukkah and a helper light called the shamash.

17. What is the usual English name for the day after Christmas in Britain, Canada and Australia?

Answer: Boxing Day. Boxing Day is observed on December 26 in several Commonwealth countries.

December Holidays Trivia Questions

Before Christmas arrives, I already look forward to Saint Nicholas Day. Add Hanukkah, Advent, Kwanzaa, and other celebrations, and December holiday trivia has plenty of variety. These festive December quiz questions focus on customs people may recognize, even if they don’t celebrate every holiday themselves.

18. What color is often associated with candles lit for Kwanzaa?

Answer: Green, red, and black. Kwanzaa’s kinara holds red, black, and green candles.

19. Which Jewish holiday is often called the Festival of Lights?

Answer: Hanukkah. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival that can fall in December.

20. On which date do many European countries observe Saint Nicholas Day?

Answer: December 6. Many European traditions observe Saint Nicholas Day on December 6. 

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21. Which US charity is known for collecting holiday gifts for children through its toy drive?

Answer: Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys to children during the holidays.

22. What is traditionally lit on each of the four Sundays of Advent in many Christian homes?

Answer: A candle. An Advent wreath commonly holds four candles, with one more lit each Sunday.

23. Which December observance celebrates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

Answer: Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day falls on December 10, marking the declaration’s adoption in 1948.

24. What is traditionally included in a British Christmas cracker besides a paper crown?

Answer: A joke. Christmas crackers often contain a joke and a small novelty gift.

25. Which festival uses a spinning top called a dreidel in a traditional game?

Answer: Hanukkah. The dreidel is associated with Hanukkah celebrations.

26. Which Kwanzaa principle is called Umoja and emphasizes togetherness?

Answer: Unity. Umoja means unity and is the first of Kwanzaa’s seven principles.

27. What is the Christian name for the four-week preparation period leading toward Christmas?

Answer: Advent. In many Western Christian calendars, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.

28. What do the candle crowns worn in Swedish December processions represent?

Answer: Light. Saint Lucia celebrations bring light to the dark winter season.

29. Which well-known 19th-century novel features the miser Ebenezer Scrooge?

Answer: A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843.

30. What is the name of the feast observed on December 26 in much of Ireland?

Answer: Saint Stephen’s Day. In Ireland, December 26 is Saint Stephen’s Day.

31. Which day is observed by many Christians as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?

Answer: December 8. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception falls on December 8 in the Roman Catholic calendar.

December Movies and TV Trivia

I love how certain movies come back every December, even when you already know how they end. In this round of December movie trivia, I’ve mixed classic Christmas films, animated favorites, and familiar television specials. Most of the answers are titles, characters or actors people have a fair chance of recognizing.

If holiday movies are your favorite category, there’s a much longer Christmas movie trivia challenge you can try after this round.

32. Which movie features a department-store Santa named Kris Kringle whose identity becomes the subject of a court case?

Answer: Miracle on 34th Street. Miracle on 34th Street tells the story of Kris Kringle and a courtroom challenge.

33. In Home Alone, which city is Kevin’s family flying to when he is left behind?

Answer: Paris. The McCallisters leave Chicago for a Christmas vacation in Paris.

34. Which animated special features a small tree chosen by Charlie Brown?

Answer: A Charlie Brown Christmas. The small Christmas tree becomes a symbol of the special’s message.

35. What is the name of the green character who tries to steal Christmas from Whoville?

Answer: The Grinch. Dr. Seuss created the Grinch, who lives above Whoville.

36. Which film follows two women who exchange homes for the holidays?

Answer: The Holiday. In The Holiday, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap homes.

37. Which movie follows Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves?

Answer: Elf. Will Ferrell stars as Buddy in Elf.

38. In which film does a conductor invite a boy onto a mysterious train headed north?

Answer: The Polar Express. The Polar Express follows a magical train journey on Christmas Eve.

39. What is the name of the snowman brought to life by a magical hat in a famous TV special?

Answer: Frosty. Frosty the Snowman became a classic animated holiday special.

40. Which 1984 comedy-horror film features strange creatures that multiply when they get wet?

Answer: Gremlins. Water causes mogwai to reproduce.

41. Which British romantic comedy includes several intertwined stories set in the weeks before Christmas?

Answer: Love Actually. Love Actually follows an ensemble of characters in London during the holiday season.

42. Who plays the title character in the movie The Santa Clause?

Answer: Tim Allen. Tim Allen plays Scott Calvin, who unexpectedly becomes Santa.

43. Which Disney animated film features sisters named Anna and Elsa?

Answer: Frozen. Frozen is set in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle and features Anna and Elsa.

44. Which stop-motion television special features a young reindeer with a glowing nose?

Answer: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The 1964 Rudolph television special uses stop-motion animation.

45. Which Christmas film features the Griswold family’s famously chaotic holiday?

Answer: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Clark Griswold’s big family Christmas keeps going wrong.

46. Which comedy stars Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive visited by spirits?

Answer: Scrooged. Scrooged gives Charles Dickens’s story a modern television-industry setting.

47. In which film do two entertainers team up with a singing sister act at a Vermont inn?

Answer: White Christmas. White Christmas stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.

48. Which television series has a holiday episode titled ‘The One with the Holiday Armadillo’?

Answer: Friends. Ross dresses as the Holiday Armadillo in an episode of Friends.

49. Which animated film tells the story of a postman and a reclusive toymaker in a snowy town?

Answer: Klaus. Klaus is a 2019 animated film about Jesper and Klaus.

Winter and December Nature Trivia

December means winter where I live, although readers in Australia and other Southern Hemisphere countries get summer instead. The winter trivia questions here cover snow, the sky and seasonal science, with a few facts that work just as well at a pub quiz as at a family table.

50. Which New Zealand city is known for its Sky Tower and a major New Year’s celebration?

Answer: Auckland. Auckland hosts a New Year’s Eve celebration around its Sky Tower.

51. How many points or arms does a typical snowflake have?

Answer: Six. Ice crystals normally develop sixfold symmetry because of water molecules’ structure.

52. What is the name of the year’s shortest daylight period in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer: Winter solstice. The winter solstice usually occurs around December 21 or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere.

53. Which familiar star pattern is nicknamed the Hunter and becomes prominent in northern winter skies?

Answer: Orion. Orion is easy to recognize by the three stars of its belt.

54. Which meteor shower is often visible in mid-December and is known for its bright meteors?

Answer: Geminids. The Geminids typically peak in December and can produce many bright meteors.

55. What form does water take when it freezes onto a window as delicate branching patterns?

Answer: Frost. Frost can form when water vapor deposits as ice on a sufficiently cold surface.

56. Which animal is best known for its seasonal white coat in snowy Arctic regions?

Answer: Arctic hare. The Arctic hare has a winter coat that provides camouflage in snowy landscapes.

57. What is the name for a powerful snowstorm with strong winds and very poor visibility?

Answer: Blizzard. A blizzard involves strong winds and severely reduced visibility in blowing or falling snow.

58. What is the name for a mass of snow that slides rapidly down a mountainside?

Answer: Avalanche. An avalanche is a rapid downhill movement of snow, sometimes with ice and debris.

59. What are the colorful lights seen in polar skies often called?

Answer: Auroras. Auroras appear when charged particles interact with gases in the atmosphere.

60. Which type of tree keeps its needle-like leaves through most winters?

Answer: Evergreen conifer. Many conifers keep their needles year-round.

61. Which large white bear lives in the Arctic rather than Antarctica?

Answer: Polar bear. Polar bears live in the Arctic, and they do not occur naturally in Antarctica.

62. What name is given to the movement of animals from one region to another as seasons change?

Answer: Migration. Seasonal migration helps some animals find food or suitable climates.

63. What is the name for a measurement of how much snow fell during a storm?

Answer: Snowfall total. Weather reports often give snowfall totals in inches or centimeters.

64. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric air pressure?

Answer: Barometer. A barometer measures air pressure, which can help with weather forecasting.

65. During the Southern Hemisphere’s December summer, which Antarctic phenomenon can produce daylight around the clock?

Answer: Midnight sun. Near the South Pole, the sun can remain above the horizon throughout a summer day.

December Music Trivia Questions

Christmas carols are a big part of the month for me, and some songs seem to follow us everywhere from early December onward. For these fun December music trivia questions, I’ve chosen famous performers, well-known songs, and a few winter favorites. You won’t need to remember obscure songwriters to score points.

For a full round devoted to carols and popular seasonal hits, the Christmas song trivia has many more songs to test your memory.

66. Which singer recorded the bestselling version of ‘White Christmas’?

Answer: Bing Crosby. Bing Crosby’s recording became one of the bestselling singles in music history.

67. Who sang “Jingle Bell Rock” on its well-known 1957 recording?

Answer: Bobby Helms. Bobby Helms recorded the hit in 1957.

68. Which pop duo originally released ‘Last Christmas’ in 1984?

Answer: Wham!. Wham!, the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, released the song.

69. Which singer released the song “Santa Tell Me”?

Answer: Ariana Grande. Ariana Grande released “Santa Tell Me” in 2014.

70. Which artist sang ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ on a 1994 album?

Answer: Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey’s song first appeared on Merry Christmas in 1994.

71. Which singer is closely associated with the song ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’?

Answer: Brenda Lee. Brenda Lee recorded the song as a teenager.

72. Which singer had a holiday hit with “Underneath the Tree”?

Answer: Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Clarkson released “Underneath the Tree” in 2013.

73. Which singer made “Blue Christmas” a holiday classic?

Answer: Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley recorded “Blue Christmas” in 1957.

74. Which Beatles member released the song “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”?

Answer: John Lennon. John Lennon and Yoko Ono released the song with the Plastic Ono Band.

75. Which singer-songwriter released ‘Christmas Tree Farm’ in 2019?

Answer: Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift’s holiday single recalls childhood Christmas memories.

76. Which singer’s song “Back to December” appears on the album Speak Now?

Answer: Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift released “Back to December” on Speak Now in 2010.

77. Which band recorded ‘Fairytale of New York’ with singer Kirsty MacColl?

Answer: The Pogues. The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl released the duet in 1987.

78. Which classical composer wrote the ballet music for The Nutcracker?

Answer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Tchaikovsky composed the music for the ballet, first performed in 1892.

79. Which Canadian singer released the holiday album Christmas in 2011?

Answer: Michael Bublé. Michael Bublé released his album Christmas in 2011.

80. Which group first recorded ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ as a charity single in 1984?

Answer: Band Aid. Band Aid recorded the song to raise funds for famine relief.

81. Which singer performed ‘Feliz Navidad’ on the original 1970 recording?

Answer: José Feliciano. José Feliciano wrote and recorded the bilingual holiday song.

December History and Famous Events Trivia

A surprising number of major historical events happened in December. For these December history trivia questions and answers, I’ve kept the focus on names and events most adults have at least heard of. You’ll find famous firsts, US history, science and discoveries, without a parade of impossible dates.

For a different kind of challenge, the American history trivia covers many more landmark moments.

82. Which British author published ‘A Christmas Carol’ in December 1843?

Answer: Charles Dickens. Dickens’s novella appeared in December 1843.

83. Which brothers made the first successful controlled, powered airplane flights in December 1903?

Answer: The Wright brothers. Orville and Wilbur Wright carried out the historic flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

84. Which civil rights activist refused to surrender her seat on a Montgomery bus in December 1955?

Answer: Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks’s arrest helped spark the Montgomery bus boycott.

85. Which organization adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in December 1948?

Answer: United Nations. The UN General Assembly adopted the declaration on December 10, 1948.

86. Which American harbor was attacked by Japan in December 1941?

Answer: Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II.

87. Which US state hosts the annual Rose Parade on January 1 in Pasadena?

Answer: California. Pasadena, California, hosts the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day.

88. Which US president crossed the Delaware River with his troops on Christmas night in 1776?

Answer: George Washington. Washington’s crossing preceded the American victory at Trenton.

89. Which country gained independence on December 6, 1917?

Answer: Finland. Finland celebrates its Independence Day on December 6.

90. Which Apollo mission carried the first humans to orbit the Moon in December 1968?

Answer: Apollo 8. Apollo 8 orbited the Moon on a mission that included the famous Christmas Eve broadcast.

91. Which famous US civil rights leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964?

Answer: Martin Luther King Jr.. Martin Luther King Jr. accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo in December 1964.

92. Which set of amendments to the US Constitution was ratified in December 1791?

Answer: Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights contains the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

93. Which landmark US purchase was completed in December 1803, roughly doubling the young nation’s territory?

Answer: Louisiana Purchase. The United States formally took possession of Louisiana in New Orleans in December 1803.

94. Which US state became the first to ratify the Constitution in December 1787?

Answer: Delaware. Delaware ratified the Constitution first, on December 7, 1787.

December Food and Drink Trivia

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Special dishes are another reason I love December. Between comforting hot drinks, seasonal desserts and all the tempting treats at Christmas markets, there are plenty of delicious questions to choose from. This December food trivia round mixes American favorites with a handful of well-known international foods.

And if you enjoy questions about ingredients and famous dishes, you can continue with the food trivia after you finish.

95. Which Italian sweet bread is traditionally enjoyed at Christmas and has a tall, domed shape?

Answer: Panettone. Panettone is a Milanese-style holiday bread often made with dried fruit.

96. Which nut is the main ingredient of marzipan?

Answer: Almond. Marzipan is traditionally made from ground almonds and sugar.

97. Which German spiced cookie is often made with honey, nuts, and warm spices?

Answer: Lebkuchen. Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked treat often associated with Advent and Christmas.

98. What spice is often inserted into oranges for fragrant winter decorations?

Answer: Cloves. Cloves give holiday pomanders their spicy scent.

99. What is the name for warm wine flavored with spices often sold at European winter markets?

Answer: Mulled wine. Mulled wine is warmed with spices such as cinnamon and cloves.

100. Which creamy holiday drink traditionally includes eggs, milk or cream, and sugar?

Answer: Eggnog. Eggnog is a traditional rich drink made with dairy, eggs and sugar.

101. Which dried fruit is a common ingredient in British mince pies?

Answer: Raisins. Sweet mincemeat commonly contains raisins, currants or sultanas.

102. Which sweet sauce is traditionally served with turkey at many American holiday meals?

Answer: Cranberry sauce. Tart cranberry sauce is often paired with roasted turkey.

103. Which American holiday dessert is made using pecans in a sweet filling?

Answer: Pecan pie. Pecan pie is often served in the United States around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

104. What is a common topping for hot apple cider in winter?

Answer: Cinnamon. Cinnamon adds a warm spicy aroma to apple cider.

105. Which French holiday dessert resembles a log of wood?

Answer: Bûche de Noël. Bûche de Noël is a rolled or shaped cake decorated to look like a Yule log.

106. Which holiday baked treat is commonly covered in colorful icing?

Answer: Sugar cookies. Decorating sugar cookies is a popular holiday tradition.

107. Which candy is traditionally made from chocolate and crushed peppermint pieces?

Answer: Peppermint bark. Peppermint bark combines chocolate with crushed peppermint pieces.

108. Which Australian and New Zealand dessert is a meringue-based favorite at many summer celebrations?

Answer: Pavlova. Pavlova is typically topped with cream and fruit and is popular at festive gatherings.

109. Which roasted nut do many winter street markets sell warm?

Answer: Chestnuts. Roasted chestnuts are a seasonal street-food favorite in many European cities.

110. What is the name of the traditional Italian Christmas Eve meal custom centered on multiple seafood dishes among some Italian American families?

Answer: Feast of the Seven Fishes. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a well-known Italian American Christmas Eve tradition.

111. What is the name of the warm Mexican drink made with masa, water or milk, and sometimes chocolate?

Answer: Atole. Atole is a comforting masa-based drink often served during cooler months and holidays.

December Traditions Around the World

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I’ve always enjoyed seeing how people celebrate the holidays in other countries, especially when traveling through Europe and visiting Christmas markets. These December traditions trivia questions take you from familiar US customs to Britain, Scandinavia, continental Europe and beyond. A little guesswork is perfectly fine here.

I’ve loved visiting Vienna Christmas markets, and the best Christmas markets in Europe are a wonderful source of ideas for seasonal travel. Some customs from this round might even inspire your next December trip.

112. Which country is home to the thirteen Yule Lads of Christmas folklore?

Answer: Iceland. In Icelandic folklore, the Yule Lads visit children on nights leading up to Christmas.

113. Which city is famous for its large Christmas market held in front of its neo-Gothic City Hall?

Answer: Vienna. Vienna’s Rathausplatz hosts a major festive market each year.

114. Which city is home to the Christmas market known as Christkindlesmarkt, famous for gingerbread?

Answer: Nuremberg. Nuremberg in Germany is known for its Christkindlesmarkt and Lebkuchen.

115. In which country is a Christmas celebration known as ‘Jólabókaflóð’ linked to giving books?

Answer: Iceland. Iceland’s Christmas book flood is associated with holiday book publishing and gifting.

116. Which country is home to the giant straw Gävle Goat erected each December?

Answer: Sweden. The Gävle Goat is a large straw Yule goat built in Gävle, Sweden.

117. Which country is especially associated with the Christmas witch Befana, who brings gifts in January?

Answer: Italy. La Befana is part of Italian Epiphany folklore and follows the December Christmas season.

118. Which Australian city is home to Bondi Beach, a popular Christmas Day destination?

Answer: Sydney. Bondi Beach is in Sydney, where Christmas falls during summer.

119. Which country is especially associated with a Christmas Eve feast called Wigilia?

Answer: Poland. Wigilia is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper.

120. Which French city is famous for a Christmas market near its Gothic cathedral?

Answer: Strasbourg. Strasbourg in Alsace is known for its historic Christmas market.

121. Which country has a tradition of visiting a sauna on Christmas Eve?

Answer: Finland. Christmas sauna is a familiar Finnish holiday custom.

122. Which country is associated with the holiday tradition of decorated lanterns called parols?

Answer: Philippines. Star-shaped parols are a familiar Christmas decoration in the Philippines.

123. What is the name of the traditional nine-day celebration leading up to Christmas in Mexico?

Answer: Las Posadas. Las Posadas reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging in the Christmas story.

124. In which country is ‘Simbang Gabi’ a series of pre-Christmas church services?

Answer: Philippines. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino tradition of Masses in the days before Christmas.

125. Which country is known for the festive Catalan tradition of the gift-giving log called Tió de Nadal?

Answer: Spain. The Tió de Nadal is part of Christmas celebrations in Catalonia, Spain.

New Year’s Eve Trivia Questions

As New Year’s Eve approaches, I feel one of my favorite feelings about December: hope. I like making plans and imagining what I might do differently when the next year begins. These New Year’s Eve trivia questions look at the countdown, music, and celebrations from around the world, with enough familiar moments for everyone to join in.

If you’re curious about what people do when the year changes elsewhere, you’ll enjoy these New Year traditions after the quiz.

126. Which New York City square hosts the world-famous New Year’s Eve ball drop?

Answer: Times Square. The televised ball drop takes place there.

127. What is the traditional Scottish name for New Year’s Eve?

Answer: Hogmanay. Hogmanay is the Scottish name for the New Year celebration.

128. Which sparkling drink is traditionally used for a midnight toast at many celebrations?

Answer: Champagne. Champagne and other sparkling wines are commonly used for New Year toasts.

129. Which large bridge is a major backdrop for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks?

Answer: Sydney Harbor Bridge. Sydney’s fireworks spectacular frequently uses the Harbor Bridge.

130. Which fruit is central to the Spanish New Year’s Eve good-luck ritual?

Answer: Grapes. Spanish New Year celebrations often feature twelve grapes at midnight.

131. What name is given to a goal someone sets for the coming year?

Answer: New Year’s resolution. New Year’s resolutions often concern health, habits, or personal goals.

132. What language is the title “Auld Lang Syne” associated with?

Answer: Scots. The phrase is Scots and refers roughly to times long past.

133. Which city hosts a large New Year’s Eve gathering on Copacabana Beach?

Answer: Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana Beach is famous for Rio de Janeiro’s New Year celebrations.

134. Which orchestra performs the famous New Year’s Concert broadcast from Austria?

Answer: Vienna Philharmonic. The Vienna Philharmonic performs the annual New Year’s Concert in the Musikverein.

135. At midnight in London’s New Year celebrations, which famous clock’s chimes are often broadcast?

Answer: Big Ben. The bells of Big Ben at the Palace of Westminster are a familiar part of British New Year broadcasts.

136. What color do many people wear on New Year’s Eve in Brazil as a symbol of peace?

Answer: White. Wearing white is a familiar Brazilian New Year’s Eve tradition.

137. In Japan, what kind of buildings traditionally ring bells at year’s end in the Joya no Kane custom?

Answer: Buddhist temples. Buddhist temples ring bells in the year-end Joya no Kane tradition.

Hard December Trivia Questions – The Final Challenge

You’ve made it to the final round! The final December trivia questions are a little more challenging, but I’ve deliberately avoided obscure names and niche historical footnotes. There are movies, discoveries, familiar places, and surprising December facts, so you can still finish with a satisfying score.

138. Which Nobel Prize category is presented in Oslo instead of Stockholm?

Answer: Peace. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held in Oslo, Norway; the other main Nobel ceremonies are held in Stockholm.

139. What two-word greeting appeared in the first SMS text message in December 1992?

Answer: Merry Christmas. Engineer Neil Papworth sent “Merry Christmas” in the first SMS message.

140. Which country formally dissolved in December 1991, marking the end of a major Cold War era?

Answer: Soviet Union. The Soviet Union formally ceased to exist in December 1991.

141. Which NASA space telescope launched on Christmas Day 2021?

Answer: James Webb Space Telescope. The James Webb Space Telescope launched on December 25, 2021.

142. Which fantasy film trilogy began with The Fellowship of the Ring in December 2001?

Answer: The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship of the Ring premiered in December 2001.

143. Which famous 1997 film about a doomed ocean liner opened in US theaters in December?

Answer: Titanic. Titanic premiered widely in American theaters on December 19, 1997.

144. Which movie was Disney’s first full-length animated feature, released in December 1937?

Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Snow White premiered in Los Angeles in December 1937.

145. Which planet is associated with a famous bright ‘Christmas Star’ conjunction with Jupiter in December 2020?

Answer: Saturn. Jupiter and Saturn appeared unusually close together in the sky in December 2020.

146. Which 2009 science-fiction film set on Pandora became a worldwide blockbuster after a December release?

Answer: Avatar. James Cameron’s Avatar opened in December 2009.

147. Which fantasy film released in December 2005 features four children entering a magical world through a wardrobe?

Answer: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe opened in theaters in December 2005.

148. Which pop group released the party anthem “Celebration,” often heard at New Year’s events?

Answer: Kool & the Gang. Kool & the Gang released “Celebration” in 1980, and it remains a party favorite.

149. Which popular sport was invented by James Naismith in December 1891?

Answer: Basketball. Naismith invented basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts, as an indoor game to keep his students active during the winter.

150. Which American newspaper published the world’s first crossword puzzle in December 1913?

Answer: The New York World. Journalist Arthur Wynne created the puzzle, which appeared on December 21, 1913. It was originally called a “word-cross.” 

Your December Trivia Score – How Did You Do?

How many of the 148 December trivia questions did you answer correctly? The rounds ranged from familiar seasonal favorites to a few harder questions about history, music, and traditions.

0–39: December Discovery – You’ve picked up some new festive facts.

40–79: Holiday Explorer – You’re getting to know the season’s traditions.

80–109: December Expert – A strong result across several categories.

110–139: Trivia Star – You know an impressive amount about December.

140–147: December Master – Just a few questions away from perfect.

150: Perfect Score – Time to challenge your friends!

Conclusion

That’s my December trivia challenge! I hope you enjoyed it and found a few questions to use at a family game night, a holiday party or a get-together with friends. I especially like trivia when it gets people laughing, sharing memories, or debating an answer before everyone checks the result.

If you’re in the mood for even more festive questions, try the Christmas trivia, New Year trivia, music trivia or UK trivia. And if December has inspired a trip, the Christmas vacation destinations might give you some ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions About December Trivia

What are good December trivia questions for adults?

Questions about well-known December events, popular holiday movies, winter music, familiar traditions and New Year’s Eve customs work well for adults. A fun December trivia quiz mixes quick answers with questions that take a moment to think through.

Are these December trivia questions suitable for families?

Yes. Many questions are accessible to teenagers and adults, and younger players can enjoy the familiar movies, songs, and decorations. Read the questions aloud, and let everyone guess before you reveal each answer.

Does this December trivia quiz include more than Christmas?

Yes. Alongside Christmas-related questions, the quiz covers Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Saint Nicholas Day, science, history, winter weather, music, food, traditions around the world and New Year’s Eve.

How can I use December trivia at a party or office gathering?

Choose 10 to 30 questions from different rounds, read them aloud, and give one point per correct answer. For a longer trivia night, combine easy and medium questions and save a few harder ones for the final round. No printable sheets or downloads are needed.

How many questions should I use for a December family game night?

Ten to twenty questions make a quick game, and 30 to 50 are enough for a longer evening. You can also play this full 148-question December trivia quiz over several sessions.