60 December Quiz Questions and Answers (including Picture Round)

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Are you looking for some fun December quiz questions? You’ve come to the right place.

The month of December is one of the best of the year. It’s filled with so many holidays and cool things to do. December means Christmas is around the corner and we all get into the festive spirit.

Whether you are planning a trivia night with your friends, putting together a pub quiz or simply want to have a bit of fun, this December quiz will be perfect for you.

Here you will find a selection of December trivia questions, multiple-choice, true or false but also a picture round.

This includes easy December quiz questions and answers but also some more difficult ones. All sorts of topics can be found here such as movies, history and geography.

Now, let’s see how much you really know about the month of December!

Round 1: Easy December Trivia questions

Christmas tree
  1. How many days are there in December?
  2. When is Boxing Day?
  3. Which star sign would you be if you were born on the 23rd of December?
  4. Which member of the Beatles was killed in New York City on the 8th of December 1980?
  5. Which American singer, known for his song ‘New York, New York’, was born on the 12th of December 1915?
  6. On which country did Germany and Italy declare war on the 11th of December 1941?
  7. Which famous architect (mainly known for his iconic Paris landmark) was born on the 15th of December 1832?
  8. The General Theory of Relativity was published on the 16th of December 1915. Who was it from?
  9. Who sang the famous Christmas song ‘All I want for Christmas is You’?
  10. When is St Nicholas Day?

Round 1: Easy December Trivia questions and answers

  1. How many days are there in December? 31
  2. When is Boxing Day? 26th of December
  3. Which star sign would you be if you were born on the 23rd of December? Capricorn
  4. Which member of the Beatles was killed in New York City on the 8th of December 1980? John Lennon
  5. Which American singer, known for his song ‘New York, New York’, was born on the 12th of December 1915? Frank Sinatra
  6. On which country did Germany and Italy declare war on the 11th of December 1941? United States
  7. Which famous architect (mainly known for his iconic Paris landmark) was born on the 15th of December 1832? Gustave Eiffel
  8. The General Theory of Relativity was published on the 16th of December 1915. Who was it from? Albert Einstein
  9. Who sang the famous Christmas song ‘All I want for Christmas is You’? Mariah Carey
  10. When is St Nicholas Day? 6th of December

Round 2: December Multiple Choice questions

Christmas snowman and gift
  1. When is the first day of winter?
    1. 1st or 2nd
    2. 11th or 12th
    3. 21st or 22nd
    4. 30th or 31st
  2. Which one of the following stones is the birthstone of December?
    1. Ruby
    2. Sapphire
    3. Emerald
    4. Turquoise
  3. Which famous composer was born on the 16th of December 1770?
    1. Ludwig van Beethoven
    2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    3. Johann Sebastian Bach
    4. Frédéric Chopin
  4. In which state did the Boston Tea Party (16th of December 1773) happen?
    1. Massachusetts
    2. Maine
    3. Connecticut
    4. New Hampshire
  5. Which state became the 28th state of the USA on the 31st of November 1845?
    1. Texas
    2. Florida
    3. California
    4. Vermont
  6. Which British actor from the Christmas movie ‘The Holiday’ was born on the 31st of December 1972?
    1. Jude Law
    2. Eli Wallach
    3. Rufus Sewell
    4. Jack Black
  7. During which battle was the Duke of York defeated on the 30th of December 1460?
    1. Battle of Wakefield
    2. Battle of Waterloo
    3. Battle of Trafalgar
    4. Battle of Salamanca
  8. Tiger Woods was born on the 30th of December 1975. Which sport is he known for?
    1. Golf
    2. Football
    3. Cricket
    4. Rugby
  9. When was the first New Year’s Eve celebration held in Times Square?
    1. 1904
    2. 1944
    3. 1984
    4. 2004
  10. Who wasn’t born on Christmas day?
    1. Jesus Christ
    2. Isaac Newton
    3. Conrad Hilton
    4. Charlie Chaplin

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Round 2: December Multiple Choice questions and answers

  1. When is the first day of winter? 21st or 22nd
  2. Which one of the following stones is the birthstone of December? Turquoise
  3. Which famous composer was born on the 16th of December 1770? Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. In which state did the Boston Tea Party (16th of December 1773) happen? Massachusetts
  5. Which state became the 28th state of the USA on the 31st of November 1845? Texas
  6. Which British actor from the Christmas movie ‘The Holiday’ was born on the 31st of December 1972? Jude Law
  7. During which battle was the Duke of York defeated on the 30th of December 1460? Battle of Wakefield
  8. Tiger Woods was born on the 30th of December 1975. Which sport is he known for? Golf
  9. When was the first New Year’s Eve celebration held in Times Square? 1904
  10. Who wasn’t born on Christmas day? Charlie Chaplin

Round 3: Medium December Trivia Quiz Questions

december birth flower- narcissus
  1. What are the two birth flowers of December (1 point each)?
  2. Which American actress known for her role in the Christmas movies The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christmas was born on the 14th of December 1988?
  3. Which English explorer set out from England on his round-the-world voyage on the 13th of December 1577?
  4. When is Taylor Swift birthday?
  5. Which country gained independence from the UK on the 12th of December 1963?
  6. Which team became the first NFL team to go undefeated on the 16th of December 1972?
  7. Which author, best known for Pride and Prejudice, was born on the 16th of December 1775?
  8. A Christmas Carol was released on the 17th of December 1843. Which author wrote it?
  9. Which Leonardo Di Caprio movie was released on the 19th of December 1997?
  10. Which French President was elected on the 21st of December 1958?

Round 3: Medium December Trivia Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. What are the two birth flowers of December (1 point each)? Holly and Narcissus (paperwhite)
  2. Which American actress known for her role in the Christmas movies The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christmas was born on the 14th of December 1988? Vanessa Hudgens
  3. Which English explorer set out from England on his round-the-world voyage on the 13th of December 1577? Sir Francis Drake
  4. When is Taylor Swift birthday? 13th of December
  5. Which country gained independence from the UK on the 12th of December 1963? Kenya
  6. Which team became the first NFL team to go undefeated on the 16th of December 1972? Miami Dolphins
  7. Which author, best known for Pride and Prejudice, was born on the 16th of December 1775? Jane Austen
  8. A Christmas Carol was released on the 17th of December 1843. Which author wrote it? Charles Dickens
  9. Which Leonardo Di Caprio movie was released on the 19th of December 1997? Titanic
  10. Which French President was elected on the 21st of December 1958? Charles de Gaulle

Round 4: Medium December Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

Green christmas tree cookie
  1. The attack on Pearl Harbour was on the 7th of December. Which year was that?
    1. 1939
    2. 1941
    3. 1943
    4. 1945
  2. When is Kwanzaa celebrated?
    1. 1st December to 8th December
    2. 9th December to 19th December
    3. 23rd December to 27th December
    4. 26th December to 1st January
  3. How do you say ‘December’ in French?
    1. December
    2. Décembre
    3. Dicembre
    4. Diciembre
  4. What is on the 4th of December?
    1. National Tree Day
    2. National Pie Day
    3. National Cookie Day
    4. National Cocktail Day
  5. Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France on the 2nd of December of which year?
    1. 1604
    2. 1704
    3. 1804
    4. 1904
  6. Which famous queen was born on the 8th of December 1542 and became queen on the 14th of December of the same year?
    1. Mary Queen of Scots
    2. Nefertiti
    3. Cleopatra
    4. Queen Elizabeth II
  7. Which Christmas movie premiered on TV on the 9th of December 1965?
    1. Home Alone
    2. Miracle on 34th Street
    3. Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
    4. Charlie Brown Christmas
  8. Which state was ​​admitted as the 20th U.S. state on the 10th of December 1817?
    1. Montana
    2. Hawaii
    3. Mississippi
    4. North Carolina
  9. Which Mary Poppins actor or actress was born on the 13th of December 1925?
    1. Dick Van Dyke
    2. Julie Andrews
    3. Karen Dotrice
    4. Matthew Garber
  10. Which important battle of the American Civil War happened on the 13th of December 1862?
    1. Battle of Fredericksburg
    2. Battle of Gettyrburg
    3. Battle of Antietam
    4. Battle of Shiloh

Round 4: Medium December Multiple Choice Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. The attack on Pearl Harbour was on the 7th of December. Which year was that? 1941
  2. When is Kwanzaa celebrated? 26th December to 1st January
  3. How do you say ‘December’ in French? Décembre
  4. What is on the 4th of December? National Cookie Day
  5. Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned Emperor of France on the 2nd of December of which year? 1804
  6. Which famous queen was born on the 8th of December 1542 and became queen on the 14th of December of the same year? Mary Queen of Scots
  7. Which Christmas movie premiered on TV on the 9th of December 1965? Charlie Brown Christmas
  8. Which state was ​​admitted as the 20th U.S. state on the 10th of December 1817? Mississippi
  9. Which Mary Poppins actor or actress was born on the 13th of December 1925? Dick Van Dyke
  10. Which important battle of the American Civil War happened on the 13th of December 1862? Battle of Fredericksburg

Round 5: Hard December Multiple Choice Quiz Questions

Gingerbread house day
  1. Which Charmed actress’ birthday is on the 3rd of December?
    1. Rose McGowan
    2. Shannen Doherty
    3. Holly Marie Combs
    4. Kaley Cuoco
  2. Amanda Seyfried was born on the 3rd of December. Which one of the following movies wasn’t she in?
    1. Mamma Mia!
    2. Mean Girls
    3. Letters to Juliet
    4. Last Christmas
  3. Which one of the following singers was born on the 2nd of December 1981?
    1. Beyoncé
    2. Britney Spears
    3. J-Lo
    4. Shakira
  4. Which movie director was born on the 1st of December 1935?
    1. Woody Allen
    2. Steven Spielberg
    3. Martin Scorsese
    4. Quentin Tarantino
  5. Walt Disney was born on the 5th of December of which year?
    1. 1901
    2. 1911
    3. 1921
    4. 1931
  6. Which King of England was born on the 6th of December 1421?
    1. Henry VI
    2. James I
    3. Charles I
    4. George VI
  7. The first Nobel Prize was awarded on the 10th of December of which year?
    1. 1801
    2. 1841
    3. 1881
    4. 1901
  8. Muhammad Ali fought his last boxing match on the 11th of December 1981. Who was it against?
    1. Trevor Berbick
    2. Joe Louis
    3. Mike Tyson
    4. Manny Pacquiao
  9. Which one of the following celebrities was not born on the 18th of December?
    1. Christina Aguilera
    2. Katie Holmes
    3. Brad Pitt
    4. Tom Cruise
  10. The first performance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker was held on the 18th of December of which year?
    1. 1792
    2. 1842
    3. 1892
    4. 1942

Round 5: Hard December Multiple Choice Quiz Questions and Answers

  1. Which Charmed actress’ birthday is on the 3rd of December? Holly Marie Combs
  2. Amanda Seyfried was born on the 3rd of December. Which one of the following movies wasn’t she in? Last Christmas
  3. Which one of the following singers was born on the 2nd of December 1981? Britney Spears
  4. Which movie director was born on the 1st of December 1935? Woody Allen
  5. Walt Disney was born on the 5th of December of which year? 1901
  6. Which King of England was born on the 6th of December 1421? Henry VI
  7. The first Nobel Prize was awarded on the 10th of December of which year? 1901
  8. Muhammad Ali fought his last boxing match on the 11th of December 1981. Who was it against? Trevor Berbick
  9. Which one of the following celebrities was not born on the 18th of December? Tom Cruise
  10.  The first performance of Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker was held on the 18th of December of which year? 1892

Round 6: December Picture Quiz

December Picture round

Round 6: December Picture Quiz Answers

  1. Christmas day, 25th
  2. New Year’s Eve, 31st
  3. National Cookie Day, 4th
  4. Pearl Harbour Remembrance Day, 7th
  5. National Brownie Day, 8th
  6. Gingerbread House Day, 12th

December Tie Breaker Questions

  1. How many seconds are there in the month of December? 2,678,400
  2. How many miles are there from London to Santa’s Village in Finland? 1,893 miles
  3. How many cm in length was the largest stocking in the world? 5,135 cm
  4. How many cm in length was the largest Christmas snowflake ornament? 3,196 cm
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