December is the most joyous month of the calendar. Because December is filled with celebrations and events of all kinds, whether they are religious, cultural or corporate, it is a very festive month. Although most people think of December as New Year’s Day and Christmas, there are many more global holidays within the month.
December is the month that has the most holidays. Here are some December global holiday which are celebrated every year.
Hanukah
This religious holiday runs from the 28th to the 6th of Dezember. The holiday celebrates the rededication and reopening of the Jerusalem second temple. It is a celebration that the Jewish community around the world, and especially Israel, usually celebrates. This holiday, also called Chanukah is an eight day celebration during which candles are lit all night for eight days.
Chanukah is also marked by the singing of special hymns, such as Ma’oz Tzur, and the praying of a special prayer called Hallel. Hanukah also includes eating dried foods like pancakes and jam-filled donuts. In this Jewish celebration, gifts can also be exchanged.
World AIDS Day
This is a global health holiday, which is celebrated on the 1st December. It’s usually used to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS. James Bunn and Thomas Netter, who worked in the AIDS section of World Health Organization, came up with this holiday.
This December holiday, which is celebrated worldwide in the name of spreading the disease, is a popular one. It is a gathering of all affected people and those infected with the disease to support children who are orphaned, raise awareness about the disease, and also campaign for safe sex.
Santa Lucia
This religious holiday is observed on the 13th of each month in memory of Lucia Syracuse, an Italian martyr saint. This holiday is also celebrated in Italy and Scandinavia. They view the saint as a light shining in the darkest times of the year.
They see the saint as a symbol for light and hope. On that day, there are various customs, such as concerts, procesions, concerts and white dress code. Also, the heads are covered.
Christmas
Christmas is a global holiday that is celebrated worldwide on the 25th December. Christians get together to remember the birth Jesus Christ. This is the most well-known holiday in December. It marks the day Christians see Jesus as the savior of humanity.
Christmas is one the special December holidays, and it’s even celebrated by non Christians. This holiday was selected by Christians to serve as a reminder, and it is not the date Jesus Christ was actually born. Christmas day is known for its customs, which include giving Santa Claus and Father Christmas gifts, as well as going to church on vacations.
Boxing day
This is a worldwide holiday that is observed on the 26th of Dezember. There are different opinions on how this holiday came about. Some believe that this holiday was the day churches gave alms boxes and others think it was the day to recognize postmen for their work. This day is celebrated in many countries and marked with sports events.
New Year’s Eve
This is the last holiday of the year. It is observed worldwide on the 31st December to commemorate the year’s success. People get together to celebrate the end of the year and welcome in the new year. People celebrate this holiday in many different ways. Some go to their religious places, while others go out to bars and social gatherings.
