Christmas is celebrated on December 25th by billions of people around the world. It marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and spreading joy. In addition to religious celebrations, many countries have their own unique traditions and customs for Christmas.
In countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Christmas is a major holiday with decorations, Christmas trees, and festive meals. In countries like Mexico and Spain, Christmas is celebrated with traditional foods like tamales and turron.
December Holidays Around The World Calendar
Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday that usually falls in December. It commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days. Hanukkah is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot, and playing dreidel.
In Israel and Jewish communities around the world, Hanukkah is a time for family gatherings, gift-giving, and celebrating the Jewish faith and culture. It is a joyous holiday that brings people together in the spirit of unity and tradition.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an African American holiday that is celebrated from December 26th to January 1st. It was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga to honor African heritage and culture. Kwanzaa is based on seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba, which promote unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
During Kwanzaa, families come together to light the kinara, exchange gifts, and share a feast. Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of the seven principles, and rituals like pouring libations and reading from the African American heritage are performed to honor the past and inspire the future.