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How Well Do You Know These December Facts?

The world's tallest Christmas tree was 238 feet tall and opened in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Christmas Eve 2016.

238 feet!

How tall was the world's tallest Christmas tree?

Beyoncé was born in September, while the rest of these celebrities were born in December!

It's Beyoncé!

Which one of these celebrities is NOT born in December?

The first Charlottetown Christmas parade was held in 1999!

1999

When was the first Charlottetown Christmas parade?

Santa is commonly referred to as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle, but not King of the Elves.

King of the Elves

Which of these is NOT a common name for Santa Claus?

The largest menorah in the world is 32 feet tall, 28 feet wide, and weighs 4000lbs!

32 feet tall

What's the world record for the largest menorah?

The reindeer mentioned in the famous carol are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph!

Dixen!

Which of these is NOT a reindeer mentioned in the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"?

In 2014, Canadian greenhouses grew 7.1 million poinsettias!

7.1 million!

Poinsettias are a popular flower during December. How many were grown in 2014 in Canada?

46% of Islanders put up holiday lights in 2013. That's the second highest percentage in the country, with New Brunswick being first at 47%.

In 2013, what percentage of PEI households put up holiday lights?

Jingle bells was originally written in the 1850s by James Lord Pierpont, and was first written for Thanksgiving!

Jingle Bells

Which of these classic carols was NOT originally made for Christmas?

Canadians bought 5.3 million litres of eggnog in December of 2014. That's enough to fill more than two Olympic sized swimming pools!

5.3 million litres!

How many litres of eggnog were sold in December 2014 in Canada?

Looks like you could use a little brushing up on your December knowledge!

Good try!

Congratulations, you know your December facts pretty well!

Well done!

Great job, you are certainly well studied on your December facts!

Excellent!

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