From birthstones to ancient observances to ... Festivus? ... test your knowledge of everything going on in December. Points available: 10 1: What was the name of the Roman festival held at the end of December? A) Saturnalia B) Feast of Zeus C) Mars Day D) Festival of Venus 2: Which of these plants did the Druids use in their December festival? A) Yew B) Holly C) Mistletoe D) Pine branches 3: Of those same plants, which one was chosen by the Church as a replacement after the one referenced in the previous question was considered "too pagan"? A) Yew B) Holly C) Mistletoe D) Pine branches 4: What saint's feast day falls on December 6? A) Saint Paul B) Saint Stephen C) Saint Wenceslas D) Saint Nicholas 5: What is the flower for December? A) Hellebore B) Ivy C) Narcissus D) Heather 6: What is the gem for December? A) Turquoise B) Garnet C) Amber D) Ruby 7: From which of these language does the word "Kwanzaa" originate? A) Arabic B) Bantu C) Swahili D) Hausa 8: By which of these names is Chanukah also known? A) Memory Day B) Festival of Winter C) Festival of Lights D) Year-End Feast 9: December 26 is also a holiday in some countries. By what name is it known? A) Twelfth Night B) Boxing Day C) Michaelmas D) Feast of the Innocents 10: On what day in December is Festivus meant to be celebrated? A) The 12th B) The 20th C) The 23rd D) The 29th
