The last month of the year, December, is celebrated and significant all over the world. It is a time when people gather with their loved ones and friends to celebrate the passing of one year and the start of another. December is a month that is full of thrills and celebrations because of the numerous holidays, traditions, and customs.
Numerous important occasions occur throughout this month, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. In this post, we’ll examine some of the most significant December dates and events, emphasising their importance and the nations in which they’re celebrated.
| No. | Date | Importance | Country | |
| 1 | December 1st | World AIDS Day, raising awareness about AIDS and HIV | International | |
| 2 | December 2nd | National Day in the United Arab Emirates, marking the UAE’s independence from Great Britain | UAE | |
| 3 | December 3rd | International Day of Persons with Disabilities, promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities | International | |
| 4 | December 4th | Barbados Independence Day, celebrating the country’s independence from Great Britain | Barbados | |
| 5 | December 5th | Krampusnacht, a night of celebrating the folklore character Krampus in Austria and other European countries | Austria, Germany, Hungary | |
| 6 | December 6th | Saint Nicholas Day, honoring Saint Nicholas, a Christian bishop known for his generosity | Belgium, Germany, Netherlands | |
| 7 | December 7th | International Civil Aviation Day, celebrating the importance of civil aviation to the social and economic development of countries | International | |
| 8 | December 8th | Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic holiday honoring the Virgin Mary | Argentina, Italy, Spain | |
| 9 | December 10th | Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | International | |
| 10 | December 12th | Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, honoring the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in Mexico | Mexico | |
| 11 | December 13th | Saint Lucia’s Day, celebrating the Christian martyr Saint Lucia and the start of the Christmas season | Sweden | |
| 12 | December 16th | Victory Day in Bangladesh, marking the victory of Bangladesh over Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War | Bangladesh | |
| 13 | December 21st | Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere | International | |
| 14 | December 24th | Christmas Eve, the evening before Christmas Day, celebrated by Christians around the world | International | |
| 15 | December 25th | Christmas Day, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ | International | |
| 16 | December 26th | Boxing Day, traditionally a day for giving gifts to those in need, now also known as a shopping holiday | Australia, Canada, UK | |
| 17 | December 26th-January 1st | Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African-American heritage and culture | USA | |
| 18 | December 31st | New Year’s Eve, celebrating the end of the old year and the start of the new year with fireworks and parties | International |
