YES

NO

DecemberQuestion

A B

C DAlways Sometimes

Never Maybe

It’s a Family Tradition!Many families have and continue

family traditions around this time of year. Do you know what

a “tradition” is?

Yes, No or Maybe?

Do you like to drink hot chocolate (hot cocoa) when

it is cold outside?

Always, Sometimes orNever?

Warming It Up!

Let me think…

Would you Rather…

A. Play in the snow?B. Shovel snow?C. Go sledding?

D. Stay inside when it snows?

Can you think of a book about a winter holiday?

Yes or No?(If you answer yes,

be prepared to share!)

Do You WannaBuild a Snowman?

Have you ever built a snowman?

Yes or No?

What in the World?

What is a poinsettia?

A. A type of treeB. A kind of dessert

C. A kind of doughnutD. A type of flower

Preference?What is your favorite kind

of weather?

A. Let it snow!B. Singin’ in the rain!

C. Sunshine on my shoulders!D. All of them!

Would You Rather…

A. Play cards?B. Play video games?C. Play basketball?

D. None of the above

Rhyme Time!Can you think of six words that rhyme with “snow”?

Yes or No?If your answer is yes, share all

six words with a friend.

HELLO Marshmallow!

What is your favorite way to enjoy marshmallows?

A. On a s’more?B. Toasted by itself?

C. Right out of the bag?D. I don’t like

marshmallows.

Snug as a Bug in a Rug!

Do you have any rugs in the place you live?

Yes or No?

Night Owl?If/when you get to stay up late

at night, what would you rather do?

A. Watch TVB. Play video games

C. Read a bookD. Play a game

Terrific Ties!December is National Tie

Month. Have you ever worn a necktie?

Yes or NO?

What a Pear!December is National Pear

Month. Have you ever eaten a pear?

Yes or No?

Pass the Cookies!The first week in December is

National Cookie Cutter Week. It is believed that cookie cutters

were invented in the 1400s. Have you ever used cookie

cutters while baking cookies?

Yes or No?

Keep it Clean!National Hand Washing Awareness

Week takes place in early December. How many times each

day do you wash your hands?

A. LotsB. More than once

C. At least two timesD. Not enough

Las Posadas!Las Posadas is a Hispanic

religious celebration takes place in December. Do you

or anyone in your family celebrate this holiday?

Yes or No?

Kwanzaa is an African American celebration that takes place at the end of

December. Do you or anyone in your family celebrate this

holiday?

Yes or No?

Kwanzaa!

Do you like to eat red apples?

Always, Sometimes orNever?

December 3rd

National Fritters Day

Have you ever eaten a fritter?

Yes, No or Maybe?

December 1st

National Eat a Red Apple Day

December 4th

National Sock DayOn December 4th we celebrate socks that have been kept in

pairs! Do you have a favorite pair of

socks>

Yes or No?

December 7th

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

On December 7, 1941 a surprise attack on a U.S. Naval base in Hawaii

killed more than 2,400 Americans. Have you heard of Pearl Harbor?

Yes, No or Maybe?

December 8th

National Brownie DayBrownies were first created in the late 1800s in the United States as something between a cookie and

a cake. Do you like brownies?

Always, Sometimes or Never?

On December 10th each year, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s

death, Nobel Prizes are awarded to deserving people. Have you ever heard of Nobel Prizes or the Nobel

Peace Prize?

Yes, No or Maybe?

December 10thNational Nobel Prize Day

December 12th

Gingerbread House DayDuring the holidays lots of people

like to build and decorate gingerbread houses. Have you ever decorated your own gingerbread

house?

Yes or No?

The National Guard is a part of the U.S. military dedicated to

supporting and protecting a state’s civilians. Do you know anyone who

serves in the National Guard?

Yes or No?

December 13th

National Guard Birthday

December 15th

Bill of Rights DayThe first ten amendments to the U.S

Constitution is called the Bill of Rights and they are remembered on this day. Do you know the first three

words of the U.S. Constitution?Yes or No?

If you answer yes, please be ready to share!

What is your favorite food to cover in chocolate?

A. StrawberriesB. CherriesC. Pretzels

D. Something else

December 16thNational Chocolate

Covered Anything Day

December 17thWright Brothers Day

The Wright Brothers are famous for something they invented in 1903.

What did they make that changed the way people travel today?

A. The first bicycleB. The first airplane

C. The first car

This day celebrates the birth of a loved word activity done by millions of people. Have you ever worked a

crossword puzzle?

Yes or No?

December 21st

National Crossword Puzzle Day

December 25th

Christmas DayChristmas is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians. Does your family celebrate Christmas

in December?

Always, Sometimes or Never?

This day celebrates the invention of the candy cane, which is a well known hook or J-shaped kind of

candy with what traditional flavor?

A. ChocolateB. Cherry

C. Peppermint

December 26thNational Candy Cane Day

Do you like bacon?

Always, Sometimes or Never?

December 30th

National Bacon Day

December 28thNational Card Playing Day

What is your favorite card game?

A. Go FishB. Solitaire

C. Something elseD. I don’t usually

play cards.

December 31st

New Year’s EveThis has also been called Old Year’s Eve! Does your family have any special traditions to

celebrate the end of the year or the beginning of a new year?

Yes or No?Be ready to share!

December 1st

Sojourner Truth’s Birthday

Sojourner Truth was a famous African American abolitionist

and women’s right activist in the United States. Do you know what

she wanted to abolish?

Yes, No or Maybe

Walt Disney was famous for creating which beloved animated personality?

A. Garfield the CatB. Charlie BrownC. Mickey Mouse

December 5th

Walt Disney’s Birthday

December 7thLarry Bird’s Birthday

Larry Bird is a famous former athlete known by many as Larry Legend

because he holds many records in his sport. What sport did he play?

A. FootballB. Basketball

C. Track & FieldD. Hockey

Bobby Flay is a celebrity chef and restaurant owner who made a

career out of something he loved doing as a child. Do you like to

cook?

Always, Sometimes or Never

December 10thBobby Flay’s Birthday

December 11thViswanathan Anand’s

BirthdayViswanathan Anand is the five time

winner of the World Chess Championship from India.

Have you ever played chess?

Yes or No?

December 14thNostradamus’ BirthdayNostradamus was a French doctor

born in 1503. Although he was a good doctor, he most known for predicting

future events, though some don’t believe that he truly could predict the

future. Have you heard of Nostradamus?

Yes, No or Maybe?

December 13thDick Van Dyke’s BirthdayDick Van Dyke is a famous actor,

singer, dancer, comedian and producer who is over 90 years old. Which of the

following Disney movies was he in?

A. Freaky Friday B. Mary PoppinsC. Descendants

Gustave Eiffel is famous for a structure he designed in which of

these cities?

A. ParisB. New York City

C. LondonD. Chicago

Steven Spielberg is a famous movie director and producer.

Do you think it sounds exciting to make movies for a living?

Yes, No or Maybe?

December 18thSteven Spielberg’s

Birthday

December 15thGustave Eiffel’s Birthday

Clara Barton was the founder of the American National Red Cross,

among other humanitarian efforts. Do you know what the Red Cross

does for people?

Yes, No or Maybe?

LeBron James was the youngest person in history to score 40 points

in one game in his sport. What professional sport was it?

A. FootballB. Basketball

December 30thLeBron James’ Birthday

December 25thClara Barton’s Birthday

Gabby Douglas has won multiple Olympic gold medals. What was

her sport?A. Basketball

B. Figure SkatingC. Gymnastics

D. Soccer

December 31stGabby Douglas’ Birthday