Monthly Archives: December 2025

Cookie Exchange Day National Cookie Exchange Day is officially celebrated on December 22nd each year. It’s a festive day to bring people together through the joy of baking and sharing cookies, right before the heart of the holiday season. The event not only spreads cheer but also helps participants discover new recipes and build connections […]

Blue Christmas Service Blue Christmas, also known as the “Longest Night” service, is a quiet, reflective worship observance held around the winter solstice (typically December 21). It’s designed for individuals experiencing grief, loneliness, or emotional hardship during the holiday season. Acknowledges struggles like loss, depression, and loneliness. Worship includes candlelight, quiet music, readings, and prayer […]

Go Caroling Day Go Caroling Day, celebrated annually on December 20th, is a festive occasion that invites people to spread holiday cheer through the joyous tradition of singing Christmas carols. This day encourages families, friends, and communities to come together, share in the spirit of the season, and bring smiles to others with their music. […]

Wreaths Across America Day Wreaths Across America Day is an annual event dedicated to honoring fallen U.S. veterans by laying wreaths at their graves. This event typically takes place on the third Saturday in December. Volunteers across the country gather at cemeteries, memorials, and other designated locations to place wreaths on the graves of veterans […]

Hard Candy Day Hard Candy Day, celebrated annually on December 19th, is a sweet day dedicated to the joy of hard candies. These timeless treats have been a favorite for generations, loved for their vibrant flavors, long-lasting enjoyment, and nostalgic charm. Hard candies date back centuries, with origins in early sugar-cooking techniques. Sugar was once […]

Ugly Sweater Day National Ugly Sweater Day is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year, making it a festive and fun tradition during the holiday season. Ugly Sweater Day is such a fun tradition! It’s usually celebrated during the holiday season, where people wear the most outrageous, festive, or intentionally tacky sweaters they […]

Answer The Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day is a fun, unofficial holiday celebrated on December 18th. It’s inspired by a memorable scene from the holiday movie Elf (2003), where Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, answers the phone with infectious enthusiasm. If you want to make it […]

Regifting Day National Regifting Day falls on the Thursday before Christmas and encourages giving unwanted, yet still useful, gifts a second life, especially during office holiday parties where it’s a common practice to repurpose gifts. Created by Money Management International, it promotes waste reduction and mindful re-gifting, emphasizing passing along items that someone else will […]

Festival of Winter Walks The Festival of Winter Walks is a seasonal event organized by The Ramblers, a UK walking charity, to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors during the colder months. Running from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, it offers free, guided walks across scenic landscapes such as forests, coastal paths, and […]

Maple Syrup Day National Maple Syrup Day is celebrated annually on December 17 to honor the sweet and iconic treat derived from the sap of maple trees. It’s a day to enjoy and appreciate the centuries-old tradition of maple syrup production and its role in culinary delights. Maple Syrup Significant Historical Events 1903 – First […]