National days in December — National Everyday

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December

45 national days in December.

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Eat a Red Apple DayDecember 1 is Eat a Red Apple Day — a crisp, sweet reminder to grab the simplest healthy snack there is.

World AIDS DayDecember 1 is World AIDS Day: a global moment to support people living with HIV, remember lives lost, and learn where the fight stands today.

National Mutt DayDecember 2 is National Mutt Day — celebrating mixed-breed dogs and the one-of-a-kind pups waiting in shelters for homes.

National Roof Over Your Head DayDecember 3 is National Roof Over Your Head Day: a quiet nudge to be grateful for shelter and give a hand to people without it.

International Cheetah DayDecember 4 is International Cheetah Day, spotlighting the world's fastest land animal and its race against extinction.

National Cookie DayDecember 4 is National Cookie Day — a catch-all celebration of every cookie, right in the heart of baking season.

National Dice DayEvery December 4, National Dice Day salutes the oldest randomizer we still use. Grab a set and press your luck.

World Wildlife Conservation DayDecember 4 is World Wildlife Conservation Day: turn caring about wild animals into concrete action at home and beyond.

National Comfort Food DayDecember 5 is National Comfort Food Day, a warm invitation to cook the nostalgic dishes that feel like home.

World Soil DayDecember 5 is World Soil Day, the UN's reminder that the healthy dirt underfoot grows nearly all our food.

St. Nicholas DayDecember 6 is St. Nicholas Day: the feast that gave us Santa, marked by treats left in a shoe overnight.

National Cotton Candy DayDecember 7 is National Cotton Candy Day — spun sugar that vanishes on your tongue. Spin a batch, or bring the fairground flavor home.

National Brownie DayDecember 8 is National Brownie Day — fudgy or cakey, cornered or center-cut. The texture debate is half the fun.

National Llama DayMarked December 9, National Llama Day celebrates the calm, curious pack animal prized for wool, guarding, and good company.

National Lager DayDecember 10 is National Lager Day: raise a glass to the crisp, cold-fermented beer style that rewards patience and a properly chilled pour.

Nobel Prize DayDecember 10 is Nobel Prize Day: the laureates collect their awards on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.

National Tango DayCelebrated every December 11, National Tango Day honors Argentina's passionate dance on the birthdays of two of its legends.

National Poinsettia DayNational Poinsettia Day is December 12, the day to appreciate the plant that has come to define the holidays.

National Cocoa DayDecember 13 is National Cocoa Day: the warm, comforting mug of cocoa that defines cold winter evenings.

National Day of the HorseEvery December 13, National Day of the Horse — recognized by the US Senate in 2004 — honors the horse's role in American life.

National Violin DayNational Violin Day is December 13, a celebration of one of the most expressive and enduring instruments ever made.

Monkey DayDecember 14 is Monkey Day: a worldwide celebration of monkeys and primates that also spotlights their welfare and habitat conservation.

National Energy Conservation DayDecember 14 is National Energy Conservation Day, a prompt to use less power at home and waste less of the energy we make.

Esperanto DayDecember 15 is Esperanto Day: a celebration of the world's most-spoken constructed language on the birthday of its creator, L. L. Zamenhof.

National Cat Herders DayDecember 15 is National Cat Herders Day — a wink to anyone who wrangles the impossible, from real cats to chaotic teams.

National Cupcake DayDecember 15 is National Cupcake Day: a single-serving cake worth baking, frosting, and sharing just because the little format makes people smile.

National Barbie and Barney Backlash DayDecember 16 is National Barbie and Barney Backlash Day: a lighthearted break from the doll and the purple dinosaur.

Wright Brothers DayDecember 17 is Wright Brothers Day: the morning in 1903 two bicycle mechanics flew for twelve seconds and changed everything.

National Bake Cookies DayDecember 18 is National Bake Cookies Day: turn on the oven and make a batch worth sharing.

National Oatmeal Muffin DayDecember 19 is National Oatmeal Muffin Day: bake the muffin that tastes like a treat and behaves like breakfast.

National Sangria DayDecember 20: wine, fresh fruit, and a splash of spirit, chilled and shared. A make-ahead pitcher that is endlessly customizable.

National Crossword Puzzle DayEvery December 21, National Crossword Puzzle Day marks the first crossword, published on this date in 1913.

World Meditation DayDecember 21 is the UN's World Meditation Day — a solstice pause to sit, breathe, and let a busy year settle.

Health & Wellness

National Cookie Exchange DayDecember 22 is National Cookie Exchange Day: bake one big batch, swap with friends, and go home with a whole tin of variety.

FestivusDecember 23 is Festivus: the anti-holiday with an aluminum pole, an honest airing of grievances, and no gifts required.

National Eggnog DayDecember 24 is National Eggnog Day: the rich, spiced holiday drink of milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg.

Christmas DayDecember 25 is Christmas Day: the world's biggest holiday and, mostly, a rare permission slip to stop and do very little.

National Pumpkin Pie DayDecember 25 is National Pumpkin Pie Day: a spiced, custardy slice worth savoring on Christmas, whether it is your first pie or your fifth.

National Candy Cane DayDecember 26 is National Candy Cane Day — the peppermint hook of the holidays. Crush it, stir it, or bake it before the season fades.

National Thank-You Note DayDecember 26 is National Thank-You Note Day, the perfect moment to write the notes the holidays call for.

National Fruitcake DayDecember 27 is National Fruitcake Day: the much-mocked holiday loaf deserves one honest, thin slice.

National Card Playing DayEvery December 28, National Card Playing Day celebrates the fifty-two-card deck and the hundreds of games hiding in it.

National Tick Tock DayDecember 29 is National Tick Tock Day: knock out the year's last nagging tasks before the clock runs out.

National Bacon DayDecember 30 is National Bacon Day: crispy, smoky, and the anchor of the breakfast plate. Cook it low and render it right.

National Champagne DayDecember 31: the sparkling wine that defines a toast. Chill it right, open it safely, and learn what makes true Champagne special.