Christmas Day, also known as Noël, Nativity, and Xmas, is a public holiday in many countries across the world. It is celebrated for religious reasons by most Christians. Similarly, many non-Christians also celebrate the day with full honor. Christmas is the annual observation of the birth of Jesus Christ, primarily on December 25.
Christmas Eve is the evening before Christmas Day. It is dedicated to the birth of Jesus, the foremost symbol of Christianity. Christmas is celebrated all over the world, and this eve is a full or partial day in anticipation of Christmas. Both days together are considered one of the most culturally important holidays in Christianity and Western countries.
New Year Eve, in the Gregorian calendar, is known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day which is celebrated on December 31st every year. It falls on the evening or full day of the last day of a solar year. New Year's Eve is often celebrated in most countries by dancing, drinking, eating, witnessing, or lighting fireworks. Some Christians attend a meeting overnight.
Candle Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the first Saturday of December. It is basically Bath & Body Works Day which allows citizens to buy their favorite candles. It offers a variety of choices for any personality; whether looking for spending some time at home or getting out and taking benefit of different sales.
World AIDS Day, observed yearly on December 1, is one of the eleven official globally observed public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is observed by all United Nations (UN) Member States. HIV strikes the immune system of a human and lessens its resistance to other diseases.
American teens celebrate National Skip School Day on December 2 each year. It is an unofficial holiday that has been observed since the early 2000s and is currently celebrated by teens all over the world. This day encourages students to skip school for a day and indulge in activities they love the most or discover something new.
National Eat a Red Apple Day is celebrated on the 1st of December at the end of the harvest season in the United States. Red apples are one of the most loved fruits in the world and have been around for centuries. Eating a red apple every day is known to keep the doctor away. It helps improve brain efficiency, reduce inflammation, and increase energy levels.
United Arab Emirates UAE National Day (Arabic: اليوم الوطني) or Al Yawm Al Watani, is celebrated annually on 2 December in the UAE. Ras al Khaimah was added to the federation on February 10, 1972, as the seventh emirate making it the last emirate (state) in the UAE. It is a public holiday in the UAE and therefore, public offices, businesses, schools and colleges are closed.
Great Union Day (Romanian: Ziua Marii Uniri), is also known as Unification Day and National Day in Romania. It is celebrated on December 1 commemorating the unification of Bessarabia, Transylvania and Bukovina with the Kingdom of Romania in 1918, making it known as the Great Union.
Let’s Hug Day is a day that arrives on December 3 to celebrate the warmth, tenderness, and affection of a hug. A hug is usually given by family and friends when we want to share our happiness. Besides, hugs are important for those of us who feel down and need someone to hold and comfort us. Hugs are also a good gesture of reconciliation when you want to make amends after a fight with someone.
