Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_39 (host_team VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the name of the host team dated December 16?
### Answer:
SELECT host_team FROM table_name_39 WHERE date = "december 16"