Winter Solstice: Another important December global holiday is the Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the beginning of the shortest day of the year, after which the days will become longer again. People also celebrate the holiday as Yule, a time of rebirth. To commemorate this day, people usually sing carols at night and carry candles in paper bags to avoid causing fires. Some people also decorate their homes with evergreen trees, hang evergreen plants inside, and give gifts to their loved ones.
Some of the chilliest December global holidays are devoted to the winter solstice. This day marks the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere and ends on the same day when the days will start to grow longer again. As the shortest day of the year, this holiday is often also known as Yule, a celebration of Midwinter. Traditional practices include carolling at night and lighting candles in paper bags to prevent fires. Some communities also decorate their homes with evergreen trees and decorate them with festive decorations.
Some of the December global holidays are important to all countries. For instance, the World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on December 1 to raise awareness and to commemorate the lives of those affected by the disease. A number of countries and cities observe World AIDS Day by wearing red ribbons to show their solidarity with those living with the disease. As well as being a globally significant holiday, it’s important to remember that the month of December is also an important month for other reasons.