Here are some interesting facts about December:
General Facts:
- 12th Month: December is the last month of the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days.
- Name Origin: The name “December” comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten,” as it was the tenth month in the Roman calendar.
- Season: In the Northern Hemisphere, December marks the start of winter (winter solstice), while in the Southern Hemisphere, it marks the start of summer.
- Winter Solstice: Around December 21 or 22, it is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Festivals and Holidays:
- Christmas (December 25): Celebrated by Christians to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Hanukkah: An eight-day Jewish festival, often falling in December.
- Kwanzaa (December 26 – January 1): A celebration of African-American culture and heritage.
- Boxing Day (December 26): A public holiday in many Commonwealth nations.
- New Year’s Eve (December 31): The last day of the year is celebrated worldwide with parties and fireworks.