Category: DECEMBER

Week 52 of 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Saturday Jan 1, 2022

National Re-Gifting Day, celebrated annually on the Thursday before Christmas, is a day dedicated to the practice of giving away unwanted or unused gifts that were received in the past. It encourages people to pass on these items to someone who may appreciate them more

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National Re-Gifting Day is celebrated annually on the Thursday Before Christmas

Dongzhi Festival is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on or around December 22, marking the winter solstice.

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Dongzhi Festival is celebrated annually on the Winter Solstice

The First Day of Winter usually refers to the winter solstice, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs around December 21st and marks the beginning of the winter season.

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The First Day of Winter is celebrated annually on the Winter Solstice

National Package Protection Day is a day to raise awareness about package theft and ways to prevent it. It also encourages people to take measures to secure their delivered packages and report any incidents of theft to the authorities.

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National Package Protection Day is celebrated annually on the Wednesday following Thanksgiving Day

National Salesperson’s Day is a day observed annually on the first Friday in December to honor and appreciate the hard work and contribution of sales professionals to businesses and the economy. The day recognizes the art of salesmanship and its essential role in driving sales growth

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National Salesperson’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday in December

World Trick Shot Day is an annual event where athletes, celebrities, and fans come together to showcase their impressive skills and creativity in making trick shots across various sports. It celebrates the artistry and precision involved in executing extraordinary shots and encourages people to try a few trick shots.

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World Trick Shot Day is celebrated annually on the first Tuesday In December

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, celebrated every year on the third Friday of December, is a festive and joy-filled holiday dedicated to the loudest, tackiest, and most delightfully over-the-top Christmas sweaters imaginable. What started as a quirky fashion statement has become a worldwide celebration of holiday humor, nostalgia, and creativity.

This day encourages everyone to embrace the silly side of the holidays, put on their wildest sweater, and spread cheer through fun, laughter, and unapologetically bold fashion.

The History of National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Ugly Christmas sweaters first became popular in the 1980s, when brightly colored, heavily patterned holiday sweaters appeared in TV shows, movies, and pop culture. Characters like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation helped solidify the trend.

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day began in 2011, launched by a group of college students in Vancouver who wanted to celebrate holiday fun in a playful, lighthearted way. The idea quickly spread internationally, helped by social media, themed parties, and charity events.

Today, the day is embraced by schools, offices, families, and friends worldwide — turning the third Friday of December into a fashion extravaganza of lights, tinsel, pom-poms, and reindeer faces.

Why We Love Ugly Christmas Sweaters

1. They Spread Holiday Cheer: Bright, goofy sweaters bring smiles and laughter wherever they go.
2. They Encourage Creativity: DIY designs, lights, ornaments, and custom themes turn sweaters into art.
3. They Bring People Together: Sweater parties, contests, and photo sessions create lasting memories.
4. They Support Charity: Many organizations use Ugly Sweater Day to raise money for causes during the holidays.
5. They’re Pure Fun: No rules, no judgment — the uglier, the better!

How to Celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

1. Wear Your Ugliest Christmas Sweater

Go all out! Choose a sweater with flashing lights, jingle bells, tinsel, or over-the-top holiday characters.

2. Host an Ugly Sweater Party

Invite friends, coworkers, or family to compete for categories like:

• Most Hideous Sweater
• Best Homemade Sweater
• Most Festive Sweater
• Funniest Sweater Theme

3. DIY Your Own Ugly Sweater

Grab a plain sweater and add:

• Felt cutouts
• Garland or tinsel
• Pom-poms
• Battery-powered lights
• Glitter and holiday stickers

The more absurd, the better!

4. Support a Good Cause

Participate in charity events such as Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which encourages wearing festive sweaters to raise funds for children in need.

5. Share Your Look on Social Media

Use hashtags like #UglyChristmasSweaterDay, #NationalUglyChristmasSweaterDay, and #UglySweaterParty to join the global celebration.

Fun Facts About Ugly Christmas Sweaters

• The city of Vancouver is widely credited with hosting the world’s first Ugly Christmas Sweater Party.
• Some sweaters now come with built-in speakers, animated designs, or smartphone-controlled lights.
• The ugly sweater trend sparked a booming industry — with millions of sweaters sold each holiday season.
• There is an official Ugly Christmas Sweater Store that sells nothing but holiday-themed apparel year-round.
• Even celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Ryan Reynolds, and Miley Cyrus have embraced the ugly sweater craze.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas

Matching Family Sweaters: Perfect for Christmas photos or holiday gatherings.

Elf Gone Wrong: A chaotic and hilarious elf scene using felt cutouts.

3D Snow Globe Sweater: Clear plastic dome filled with glitter and holiday characters.

Reindeer With Light-Up Nose: A Rudolph sweater with a battery-powered LED nose.

Holiday Explosion: Tinsel, ornaments, bows, bells — go big or go home!

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National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is celebrated annually on the Third Friday In December

Tree Dressing Day is an annual event that celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of trees to our environment and local communities. It involves decorating trees with ribbons, messages of support, and other ornaments to show our appreciation for their role in sustaining life.

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Tree Dressing Day is celebrated annually on the first weekend of December

Skywarn Recognition Day is an annual event held on the first Saturday of December where amateur radio operators make contacts with National Weather Service offices to recognize the importance of their work in tracking severe weather. It aims to promote awareness and emergency preparedness for severe weather.

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Skywarn Recognition Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in December