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In the following article, Mytour will compile and share important holidays and events in December. Refer to them to understand what holidays December holds, and plan suitable activities for yourself and your family.
What makes December special?
I. What holidays are celebrated in December in the Gregorian calendar?
Compared to previous months, December in the Gregorian calendar also hosts numerous significant holidays and events. Specifically, the holidays in December include:
1. Vietnam Veterans' Day (December 6)
Throughout the war period, our country had over 4 million veterans. In the pursuit of independence for the homeland and to bring about peace, they dedicated and sacrificed for the national cause. Hence, on December 6, 1989, the Vietnam Veterans Association was established by the Party Central Committee, marking a significant milestone in the spiritual and political life. Therefore, December 6 is celebrated annually as the Traditional Day of the Vietnam Veterans' Association.
2. National Resistance Day (December 19)
What holidays are there in December? National Resistance Day is observed on December 19 every year, commemorating the day when Uncle Ho called for national resistance, paving the way for the victorious resistance campaign in Dien Bien Phu.
National Resistance Day is held on December 19.
3. Vietnamese People's Army Day (December 22)
December 12th marks what occasion? On December 22, 1944, under the direction of President Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnam Liberation Propaganda Team was established with the aim of serving the people and the revolution, fighting for the people's goals. In 1989, the Government and the Central Party Committee decided to designate December 22 annually as Vietnamese People's Army Day.
Meanwhile, globally, the following holidays fall in December:
- December 1: World AIDS Day.
- December 2: National Day of the United Arab Emirates and National Day of Laos.
- December 3: International Day of Disabled Persons.
- December 6: Independence Day of Finland.
- December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day.
- December 10: Human Rights Day.
- December 12: Jamhuri Day (Kenya National Day).
- December 20: International Human Solidarity Day.
- December 25: Christmas Day.
- December 26: Constitution Day of Russia.
- See more: Major holidays in Vietnam throughout the year
- See more: What holidays does January have
II. What holidays are observed in the lunar month of December?
What holidays are celebrated in December? The lunar December marks the end of the old year, so besides the first day of the month, there are many important holidays such as:
1. Full Moon of the Twelfth Month (15th lunar December)
The Full Moon of the Twelfth Month (15th lunar December) is the last full moon of the year. Alongside the Full Moon of the First Month, the Full Moon of the Twelfth Month is also highly revered by the Vietnamese people. On this day, every household conducts solemn ceremonies, hoping to dispel the misfortunes of the old year and welcome blessings in the new year.
2. Kitchen Gods' Day (23rd lunar December)
Similar to the Full Moon of the Twelfth Month, the Kitchen Gods' Day on the 23rd lunar December is also very significant. According to our ancestors' belief, a year ends with the Kitchen Gods' Day and a new year begins with the Lunar New Year's Day. On this day, the Kitchen Gods ascend to heaven to report everything happening in the family, and they return on New Year's Eve.
Kitchen Gods' Day is observed on the 23rd of December.
Therefore, Vietnamese people often prepare elaborate feasts to offer to their ancestors and deities, hoping to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with good fortune.
3. New Year's Eve (30th lunar December or 29th December in the leap year)
What holidays are celebrated in December? Year-end gatherings are also a customary practice of the Vietnamese people to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one. During this occasion, family members gather together to enjoy the final meal of the old year.
Year-end gatherings are held on the 30th or 29th of December in the lunar calendar (leap month), where people come together to reunite.
Above is the answer to what holidays are celebrated in December, hopefully, you have gained the most useful information, prepared meaningful activities, or scheduled your rest time accordingly. December also sees the emergence of many end-of-year festivals. You can refer to the article End-of-Year Festivals 2022 to plan accordingly.
