SIGNIFICANT DECEMBER:
The Narcissus stands for self-love.
Zircon, Turquoise, or Lapis Lazuli (traditional)
Meaning: Prosperity
About the month of December
December is the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. In Latin, decem means "ten". December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February. December is the month with the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. December starts on the same day of the week as September.
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ITS NATIONAL MONTH OF?
• Birthday Month of Bingo
• Read A New Book Month
• Safe Toys and Gifts Month
• Love Your Neighbor Month
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ITS NATIONAL WEEK OF?
Week One
• Deaf Heritage Week
Week Two
• You're Doing Good Job! Week
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ITS NATIONAL DAY OF? Day-Long Observances
December 1
Day With(out) Art
Eat A Red Apple Day
Bifocals at the Monitor Lieration Day
December 2
Coats for Kids Day
Abolition of Slavery Day
Special Education Day
December 3
Disabled Persons Awareness Day
December 4
National Dice Day
Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day
December 5
Bathtub Fun Day
Discovery Day (Haiti)
Walt Disney's Birthday
National Commute With Your Baby Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic &
Social Development
December 6
Special Kids Day
Pawnbrokers Day
December 7
Letter-Writing Day
Civil Aviation Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
December 8
December 9
Shareware Day
Day of the Horse
International Shareware Day
December 10
Hanukkah Begins
December 11
National Noodle Ring Day
December 12
December 13
Pick a PAthologist Pal Day
December 14
Alabama Entered Union
December 15
Cat Herders Day
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Note: We try to keep our information up to date but it must be said that organizations sometimes change the date of their holiday and many holidays are actual movable holidays which means the date will change from year to year. We try to keep you up to date but we do suggest that you not take our research set in stone. We ask that you let our information be a guide to you as you continue to do your own calendar research. :) Thank You!
Can you name 10 things that your grateful for today?
• Universal Human Rights Month
• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• Hug-A-Week for the Hearing Impaired Month
• International Calendar Awareness Month
• National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month
I'm grateful for my cuddle bug cat named Smokey who is always there for me.
I'm grateful for my hot raspberry tea, thats sweetened with honey.... that I'm sipping right now as I watch the late afternoon fog roll in.
I'm grateful for homemade mashed potatoes smothered in meatballs and mushroom gravy. It was a delishious supper on a rainey day.
December 16
Stupid Toy Day
Boston Tea Party Occured
Barney and Barbie Backlash Day
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17
December 18
Bake Cookies Day
International Migrants Day
Wear A Plunger On Your Head Day
December 19
Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20
Sacagawea Day
December 21
Yalda
Humbug Day
Flashlight Day
Forefathers' Day
Don't Be A Scrooge Day
December 22
December 23
Festivus Appreciation Day
December 24
Last-Minute Shopper's Day
December 25
December 26
December 27
Holocaust Remembrance Day
December 28
Chocolate Day
Call-a-Friend Day
Pledge of Allegiance Day
National Chocolate Day
December 29
Tick Tock Day
YMCA Founded
No Interruptions Day
December 30
Falling Needles Family Fest Day
December 31
One Voice Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Resolutions
National Champagne Day
Leap Second Time Adjustment Day
Universal House of Peace Day
I'm grateful for the long hard rains that water the plants, trees and flowers, which also fill our lakes, ponds and streams.
I'm grateful for the family of racoons who hide and take shelter under my house.
I'm grateful for the apples I have each week to feed the birds and wildlife.
I'm grateful for my husband getting a leasure day off from work.
I'm grateful for a cozy little cottage surrounded by large old oak trees.
I'm grateful for all the wonderful Christmas programs on TV right now, that remind us of peace and love of others.
I'm grateful for my dishwasher especially during the Holiday season.
I'm grateful for the spelling of the word "grateful" & "greatful"
LOL!
I'm grateful for nice neighbors who lovingly walk their dogs past my front door each and every morning.
I'm grateful for God walking with me each and every second of the day.
I'm grateful for being able to do all the things I'm passionate about like.... crafts, painting, taking pictures, nature watching, gardening, and building my fun website that your reading right now.