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December. December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. December’s name derives from the Latin word decem (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the calendar of Romulus c. 750 BC, which began in March.
December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days, starts with the winter solstice, and includes Christmas, New Year's Eve, and other astronomical events.
- December Holidays. December 3 is the First Sunday of Advent, marking the beginning of the Advent season. December 6 is Saint Nicholas Day. The patron saint of children is the model for Santa Claus and gift-giving.
- December Astronomy. Winter Solstice. The month of December brings the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the shortest day of the year (the day with the least amount of daylight).
- Recipes for the Season. Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man’s hat; If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do,
- Gardening. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to prepare your garden for winter. Planning on getting a Christmas tree? See our advice for choosing and caring for a Christmas tree!
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- St. Nicholas Day (Dec. 5 or 6) Also known as the Feast of Saint Nicholas, Christians honor the birthday of Saint Nicholas—the inspiration behind Santa Claus, given his proclivity towards gift-giving.
- Immaculate Conception Day (Dec. 8) Catholics celebrate the day of Immaculate Conception to honor the Virgin Mary, who is believed to have been born without original sin.
- Bodhi Day (Dec. 8) Also known as Rohatsu, this Buddhist tradition honors the day in which the Buddha—Siddartha Gautauma—is said to have achieved enlightenment.
- Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe (Dec. 12) Mexicans and Mexican-Americans often celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico who symbolizes patriotism and devotion.
Nov 29, 2022 · December 20. Go Caroling Day; National Sangria Day; Sacagawea Day; Games Day; December 21. December Solstice; Blue Christmas; Humbug Day; National Coquito Day; Look On The Bright Side Day ...
December, twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar. Its name is derived from decem , Latin for “ten,” indicating its position in the early Roman calendar . This article was most recently revised and updated by Charly Rimsa .
