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1. The months September, October, November, and December are named after numbers. What number is December named after?
2. Most countries have Christmas on December 25 (traditionally when Jesus was born) or January 6 (traditionally when the three wise men visited Jesus). However, there are some countries that celebrate St. Nicholas Day (the equivalent of Christmas) on December 6. Which continent are most of these countries in?
3. Hanukkah is an eight-day festival that can occur on different days in December (or occasionally in late November), because the Hebrew calendar is different from the Gregorian calendar. However, it does not begin at midnight. What time of day does it begin (and end) at?
4. On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked. People will remember this date forever. Who was it that attacked Pearl Harbor?
5. Some people thought in 2012 that the world was going to end in December, and a movie was made about it. On which day in December 2012 was the world going to end, according to these people?
6. What is the most common date (UTC) for the solstice in December, which is the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day in the Southern Hemisphere?
7. If you were born on December 1-21, you are a Sagittarius. If you are born on December 22-31, what zodiac sign are you?
8. What is Christmas known as in French?
9. What is the day after Christmas known as?
10. In New York City, a huge ball is dropped in the last minute before the new year. Where in New York City is it dropped?
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