list every holiday in december?

Question

I mean everything big or small for any religion. even including the first day of winter.

Answer 1

Here are some well-known list of holidays in December celebrated from almost all over the world and to some countries:

1.Chanukah - All over the world
All Jewish holidays are dated by the Hebrew calendar which is based on the cycles of the moon. The eight day Jewish festival of Chanukkah (also called the Festival of Lights) takes place in the winter (usually in December), during the Hebrew month of Kislev. It is a reminder of a great battle that took place more than 2,000 years ago between a small band of Jews (the Maccabbees who were led by Judah Maccabbee) and the army of the Syrian king, Antiochus, who tried to force the Jews to give up their religion. The Jews won back their Holy Temple in Jerusalem and when they wanted to relight the Temple Menorah (oil lamp) they only found enough oil to burn for one day. But a miracle occured and the oil burned for eight days. It is for this reason that we celebrate Chanukkah for eight days, each night lighting an additional candle of the Chanukkah menorah (also called a Chanukkiah). This special lamp as places for nine candles: one for each night and an extra candle, the Shamash, which lights the other candles. We also celebrate with songs, special foods cooked in oil (potato pancakes called latkes or livivot and doughnuts called sufganiyot)and a game played with a spinning top called a dreidle or sivivon. In some families it is the custom to give a gift every night, or to give the children some money (called Chanukkah gelt).

2.Winter Solstice - UK/Ireland/North America/Australia/Europe/NZ
"Winter Solstice", is the shortest day of the year and can occur on the 20th, 21st, or 22nd day of December. In the Wiccan religion (we revere a Goddess and God), it is believed that the Great Mother gives birth to her Son, the Ivy King. This great birth parallels and symbolizes the event of the increase in strength of the Solar sun - you know, the sun that rises and sets everyday. The minute that the Solstice occurs, the Solar begins to gain in strength/intensity. On Solstice day, Wiccans gather to honor this new phase of the cycle of life and death. Some believe that our rituals turn the Wheel of Life so that our world may continue to know the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. It is a time of introspection and of digesting all that you have done and learned in the past year. Blessed Be!

3.Ramadan - Pakistan and other Muslim countries
Muslim holidays change by the moon and they have a different kind of month and day every time! Every year Ramadan starts 11 days earlier depending on the moon.This year it starts on 12/9/99. In Egypt, there are a lot of festivals. This is an important month for Muslims because it is the time when Prophet Mohammed received the Quran(Koran). Muslims fast and go to the mosque to pray.

4.Advent Time // Adventszeit - Germany, Norway, Sweden
At the beginning of December the time which is called "Advent time" starts.The last four weeks before Christmas we light one more candle every Sunday.

5.Restoration of Independence - Portugal
This day is the celebration of the patriotic movement that placed the dynasty of Braganza in the throne of Portugal. The restoration of the independence was initiated in Lisboa on the 1st of December 1640 by a group of nobles that proclaimed D. Joao IV, king of Portugal.

6.Christmas Time - USA and most countries
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ and a time for giving and sharing.

7.St. Nicholas Day - Austria, Sweden, Netherlands
Little children gets excited and leave little shoes on the doorway and is expecting a present from Santa Claus the next day.

8.Independence Day // itsena"isyyspa"iva" - Finland
The day of Independence is celebrated the December the 6th. T.D.O.I. is in memory of Finnish independence 1917. We celebrate T.D.O.I. with military parades in the bigger cities. Many people byes blue and vhit candles. On the president's castle in Helsingfors the have a big ball. On the ball it's usually much celebrities.

9. Burning the Devil // Quema del Diablo - Guatemala
7 December. People burn old books or newspapers they say to get rid of the devil.

10. Feast of Immaculate Conception - Italy, Philippines, Ireland
The Virgin feast is on 8th December celebrating the feast of the Virgin Mary who gave birth to Jesus.

11.Las Posadas - Mexico
Christmas festivities begin with "Las Posadas," nine days from December 16 - December 24 of lively parties. In villages and urban neighborhoods throughout Mexico, youngsters gather each afternoon to re-enact the holy family's quest for lodging in Bethlehem,headed by "Virgen Maria" and "San Jose," followed by other children portraying angels, the "Santos Reyes." The parade stops at a designated house to sing a traditional litany. Holiday festivities end on "Noche Buena" (Christmas Eve) when families head home for a traditional Christmas supper, and opening of gifts for the children. December 25th is set aside as a day to rest and enjoy the holiday -- "el Recalentado."

My family gathers for a traditional Christmas supper: homemade "tamales" and Champurrado, (corn gruel) or other regional dishes. We dance and wait for 12 midnight to exchange and open gifts! Most relatives stay for the leftovers the next day.

12.Victory Day - Egypt
December 23. In memory of 1956 when Egypt stopped England, France and Israel from attacking Egypt through Port Said.

13.Emperor's Birth Day - Japan
First of all people put national flags in front of the houses. The emperor gives speech to all the people in Japan at emperor's palace in Tokyo. He gives the speech three or four times a day in the presence of many people waving national flags in their hands. But there is a thick glass between emperor and audience from security problem. About forty thousand people can meet him in person. Most of people watch his speech on TV.

The number of people who watch the speech is decreasing these days. There is no parade on his birth day. There is a parade, when it is a prince's wedding and a coronation of emperor.

14.Christmas Eve // Christmas Eve - Several countries
Preparing for the arrival of New Year with lots of firecrackers and food to share with families.

15.Boxing Day-Canada, Australia
December 26. The day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. It has British roots. Apparently workers used to put a box on their desks and their employers were supposed to put some coins into the box.

In Canada, everyone (almost) gets the day off from work.

16.Kawanza-US
Kawanza is a day for sharing and giving. Kawanza has seven letters and seven candles. There are three green candles, one black candle, and three red candles. The holiday begins December 26th. Kawanza is a very pretty celebration. We light the black candle first. The black candle means Umoja. The red candle means Kujichaguli. The green candle means Ujima.

The name Kawanza comes from the East African language of Swahili. It means first fruits of the harvest. Umoja means unity in your community. Habrigani is an African greeting. Kujichagulia in African means self-determination.

Answer 2

Christmas Dasara Diwali Earth Day Easter Halloween Hanukkah Independence Day Kwanzaa Other - Holidays Passover Ramadan St. Patrick's Day Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Yom Kippu

Answer 3

All I'm aware of are, Pearl Harbor,
Hanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Christmas Eve,
New Year Eve,Boxing Day and Kwanza (whatever, that is. Some kind of motor cycle?).

Answer 4

Do you mean the "other" holidays?

Like Hanukkah?
Advent (usually starts end of November thru Dec 24)
St. Nicholas Day (Dec 6)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8)
Our Lady of Guadalupe Day (Dec. 12)
St. Lucy Day (Dec. 13)
Winter Solstice (Dec 21)
Christmas Day (Dec 25)
St. Stephen's Day (Dec. 26) also known as Boxing Day
Feast Day of the Holy Innocents (Dec 26, I think)
Kwanzaa (sp?) (Dec 26)
Feast of the Holy Family (Dec. 28)
New Year's Eve (Dec 31)

That's all I can think of Right now

Answer 5

Christmas eve and Christmas Day

Answer 6

If your an American Christian there is just one holiday. That would be Christmas on the 25th

Answer 7

Christmas day only.