December
December
December (pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛmbər/) is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar. The term originates from the Latin word 'Decem' meaning 'ten', as it was the tenth month in the ancient Roman calendar.
Etymology
The name December comes from the Latin word 'decem' (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the Roman calendar, which began in March. The winter days following December were not included as part of any month. Later, the months of January and February were created out of the monthless period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name.
Related Terms
- Winter solstice: The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, occurs in December. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is usually on December 21 or 22, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it is usually on June 21 or 22.
- Christmas: Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.
- New Year's Eve: New Year's Eve is the last day of the year and the evening before New Year's Day. New Year's Eve is often celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year at midnight.
- Hanukkah: Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on December
- Wikipedia's article - December
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