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Fun Facts about December
About the Month of December December is the 12th month of the year and has 31 days. Season (Northern Hemisphere): Winter
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
ASSISTED LIVING
Holidays Pearl Harbor Day
David D. 12/12 Patty B. 12/24
Hanukkah Christmas Boxing Day Kwanzaa Read a New Book Month Human Rights Month
Christine H. 12/25
Jane C.
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Symbols of December Birthstone: Turquoise, zircon, or tanzanite Flower: Narcissus or Holly Zodiac signs: Sagittarius or Capricorn
RENAISSANCE
Rosemary T. 12/02
History: December was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar. It gets its name from the Latin word "decem" which means tenth. However, when the Romans added January and February to the calendar, it became the twelfth month. They still kept the name, though. Fun Facts about December * It is the first month of winter and the last month of the year. *National Cookie Day is December 4th. Other snacks celebrated this month include pie, cotton candy, chocolate brownies (mmm!), cocoa, and cupcakes. *December often marks the beginning of rain, snow, and cold weather. *In the United States the month is associated with Christmas. There are Christmas decorations, sales, musicals, and parties. *The first day of Winter is always on either December 21st or 22nd. This is the shortest day of the year and the longest night. It is called the Winter or Southern Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere .
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