December is in full force since the holidays are upon us. There are holiday parties, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and a great time for family get together. The holiday decor, snow, sparkling lights and the time for giving is here. So, it’s time to celebrate and get those holiday parties ready! Wedding and Party Network has some great party ideas and tips for the month of December to make your party stand out.
Fun December Facts
December is the 12th month of the year and one of the seven months with 31 days in it. It also starts on the same day as September every year and ends on the same day that April does. In Latin, it means 10, which it was the 10th month in the Roman calendar.
Birthstone & Flower
The birthstones for this month are turquoise, lapis lazuli, zircon, topaz or tanzanite. Gorgeous blues and to a reddish-brown; all are simply beautiful. You can definitely incorporate these colors into your holiday party. The flowers are narcissus or holly, which are both perfect for this time of year. The narcissus is a daffodil, which comes in beautiful whites and yellows.
The holly on the other hand is green with red berries, which you see a lot this time of year. The best way to incorporate these flowers into your party is by adding them to centerpieces for your tables and scatter them throughout your home.
December’s Astrology
December’s astrology signs include Sagittarius and Capricorn. Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign and are outwardly expressive and extrovert. However, they are blindly optimistic and careless. Capricorns are practical and prudent, yet pessimistic and grudging. Hosting an astrology party is a fun theme that you may want to have during the month of December since it’s a great indoor party.
Special Events & Holidays
Hi Neighbor Month
National Stress Free Family Holiday Month
Safe Toy and Gift Month
Read A New Book Month
December 1st – Eat A Red Apple Day, National Pie Day
December 4th – National Cookie Day & Wear Brown Shoes Day
December 6th – Mitten Tree Day & St. Nicholas Day
December 7th – National Cotton Candy Day & Pearl Harbor Day
December 8th – National Brownie Day
December 11th – National Noodle Ring Day
December 12th – Poinsettia Day
December 13th – National Cocoa Day
December 16th – National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 20th – Games Day
December 22nd – First Day of Winter
December 24th – Christmas Eve & National Egg Nog Day
December 25th – Christmas
December 26th – Kwanzaa Begins
December 28th – Card Playing Day
December 31st – New Year’s Eve
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