December | 2017 | the crafty lady in combat boots

The 12th month of the year brings us Christmas, Chanukah, and New Years Eve.

December is the last month in the Gregorian calendar. Its name is based on the Latin term for ten. In the Roman calendar, December was the tenth month until the addition of January and February at the beginning of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere December has the shortest daylight hours and marks the beginning of winter. December provides the longest days in Southern Hemisphere, as it is the beginning of summer. December is a month home to many religious holidays.
Below are some fun facts about December:

1. The birthstone of December is turquoise.

2. Zodiac signs for December are Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) and Capricorn (December 22 – January 19).

3. The birth flower of December is the narcissus.

4. World’s AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st.

5. December 3 –…

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