[For Kids] December Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts! Learn about seasonal events and traditions!
When we think of December, Christmas comes to mind.
It’s finally the time when Santa Claus delivers presents—a joyful day for children.
And December is the final month of the year… It may also be a time when children become more aware of moving up a grade, or of graduation from kindergarten or school.
In this article, we introduce trivia quizzes and fun facts related to December.
Many of the questions will deepen your understanding of December’s events and seasonal topics, so try solving the quizzes and turn it into a learning experience!
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[For Kids] December Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts! Learn about seasonal events! (1–10)
Why do snowmen have two tiers?
- Because it’s easy to balance.
- Because it represents a daruma.
- Because it’s more interesting to make it from the beginning
See the answer
Because it represents a daruma.
Everyone has probably built a snowman at least once. And when you did, didn’t you naturally make it with two tiers? Why two tiers…? It’s because it represents a Daruma doll. In the Edo period, snowmen apparently looked just like Daruma—complete with the face.
What creatures pull Santa Claus’s sleigh?
- dog
- reindeer
- wolf
See the answer
reindeer
The ones pulling Santa Claus’s sleigh are reindeer. It’s said that reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh and help deliver presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve. There’s also a famous Christmas song about a reindeer, right?
What is the brightest star visible in the night sky in December?
- Sirius
- Aldebaran
- Procyon
See the answer
Sirius
The brightest star among the winter constellations is Sirius in Canis Major. Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth and is especially easy to see from December to January. The triangle formed by the three first-magnitude stars Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse is called the Winter Triangle.
[For Kids] December Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts! Learn about seasonal events! (11–20)
There is a hiragana character that is commonly used in the ingredients of the seven herbs for the winter solstice. What is it?
- Hmm
- Ah
- Uh
See the answer
Hmm
The seven foods said to be good to eat on the winter solstice are “nankin,” “renkon,” “ginnan,” “ninjin,” “kinkan,” “kanten,” and “undon.” “Nankin” means pumpkin, and “undon” refers to udon noodles. It’s said that eating these on the winter solstice will bring good luck.
When does Santa Claus deliver presents to children?
- the night of December 24
- The morning of December 25
- Night of December 26
See the answer
the night of December 24
Santa Claus is said to deliver presents on the night before Christmas, that is, on the evening of December 24th (Christmas Eve). Children receive their presents the next morning, on December 25th. On the night of the 24th, be sure to hang a big stocking somewhere before going to bed!
What food is said to wash away a year’s misfortune when eaten on New Year’s Eve?
- udon
- rice ball
- soba
See the answer
soba
In Japan, there is a custom of eating toshikoshi soba on New Year’s Eve. Because soba noodles are thin and long, they carry the meaning of wishing for lasting ties and longevity. By the way, any toppings are fine! You can add herring or shrimp to bring even more good luck.
A classic of the winter season! When it comes to pots used for hot pot dishes, what comes to mind?
- iron pan
- earthenware pot
- frying pan
See the answer
earthenware pot
For hot pot dishes, we typically use a special heat-resistant vessel called a donabe (earthenware pot). Donabe maintain an even temperature and are well suited to bringing out the flavors of the ingredients. They also have excellent heat retention, so they stay warm even after being removed from the heat. Donabe come in many sizes, and recently there’s been an increase in models compatible with induction cooktops (IH).