The Month of December
Almanac
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac December’s temperature is expected to be 4 degrees below average and precipitation is expected to be 2” below average. The month is going to be generally cold and slightly dryer.
Night Sky
Venus is at its most brilliant this month. You’ll be able to find it tucked in next to December’s crescent moon on the 6th. By the time the holidays roll around you’ll be able to see Mercury next to Venus.
December’s full moon is the 18th called the Cold Moon.
Holidays
Pearl Harbor Day
Hanukkah
Christmas
Boxing Day
Kwanzaa
Read a New Book Month
Calendar Awareness Month
National Handwashing Awareness Week
National Fruit Cake Month
Symbols of December
Birthstone: Turquoise, zircon, or tanzanite
Flower: Narcissus or Holly
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. Many people spend their time Christmas shopping. A lot of people have days off around Christmas and before New Year's Eve.
December in the Northern Hemisphere is similar to June in the Southern Hemisphere.
The first day of Winter is on either December 21 or 22. 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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