December 2022: See the list of observances and holidays

The holiday season is here. So, let us note all the holidays in this month.

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December is the last and most desired month of the year. Be it Christmas or the Eve of the New Year, December is very special for all. But that is not all. From December 26 to January 1, people also celebrate Kwanzaa and the festival of light, Hanukkah, also comes in December 2022. So, let's start counting the holidays in this month.

Some special days to remember

On December 1, you can celebrate Rosa Parks Day, World AIDS Day, Peppermint Bark Day, and National Christmas Light day. Romania Independence Day also falls on December 1.

Celebrate Ghana Farmer's Day on December 3, International Ninja Day, and International Volunteer Day on December 5. The famous Walt Disney day falls on December 6.


December 7 marks the Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance, along with national Letter writing day and National Joy Day.

If you love cards and pastries, December 9 is the day to celebrate as it marks Christmas Card Day and National Pastry Day.

UK train strikes: December and January 2023 dates, eight walkouts scheduled
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Rail passengers fear severe travel disruptions between Christmas and the New Year as workers undertake 48-hour strikes in December and January over jobs, pay, and conditions.

Rail passengers fear severe travel disruptions between Christmas and the New Year as workers undertake 48-hour strikes in December and January over jobs, pay, and conditions.
More than 40,000 Network Rail and 14 railway operating company staff will walk out for 48 hours.

More than 40,000 Network Rail and 14 railway operating company staff will walk out for 48 hours.
Industrial action will take place on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December and on 3, 4, 6 and 7 January.

Industrial action will take place on 13, 14, 16 and 17 December and on 3, 4, 6 and 7 January.
The RMT banned overtime for its members from 18 December to 2 January.

The RMT banned overtime for its members from 18 December to 2 January.
RMT stated of the next round of walkouts: "Despite our negotiators' efforts, it's evident the government is interfering with our attempts to negotiate a settlement."

RMT stated of the next round of walkouts: "Despite our negotiators' efforts, it's evident the government is interfering with our attempts to negotiate a settlement."
Mick Lynch, RMT general secretary, stated, "This latest round of strikes will show how important our members are to the running of this country and will send a clear message that we want a good deal on job security, pay and conditions for our people. He also added that the union was “sorry to inconvenience” the public this Christmas, but urged them to “direct your anger and frustration at the government and railway employers during this latest phase of action”.

Mick Lynch, RMT general secretary, stated, "This latest round of strikes will show how important our members are to the running of this country and will send a clear message that we want a good deal ..
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After similar walk-outs hurt British travellers during the summer and earlier this autumn, the repercussions of these strikes are well-established; industrial action from about 5,000 Network Train signallers will close half the rail network and reduce service on the rest.

After similar walk-outs hurt British travellers during the summer and earlier this autumn, the repercussions of these strikes are well-established; industrial action from about 5,000 Network Train si..
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Non-union members and management will allow a 7.30am-6.30pm service on half the rail network.

Non-union members and management will allow a 7.30am-6.30pm service on half the rail network.
Network Rail's top negotiator said, "No one can deny the precarious financial hole in which the railway finds itself. Striking makes that hole bigger and the task of finding a resolution ever more difficult." Strikes make the hole wider and resolution harder. Only through non-job-losing change can savings be transformed into an enhanced offer. We've made progress in the last two weeks, but no breakthrough yet.

Network Rail's top negotiator said, "No one can deny the precarious financial hole in which the railway finds itself. Striking makes that hole bigger and the task of finding a resolution ever more di..
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You cannot forget December 10 as it marks Nobel Prize Day and Human Rights Day. Some people celebrate December 11 as National App Day and December 12 as Universal Health Coverage Day.

Ice cream lovers can celebrate National Ice Cream Day on December 13 and National Cupcake Day on December 15.

FAQs:

  1. What do you celebrate on December 25 and December 31?
    On December 25, besides Christmas, you can celebrate National Pumpkin Pie Day, and December 31 is New Year's Eve. Besides that, you can celebrate World Peace Meditation Day and National Champagne Day.
  2. What is special about December 2 and December 4?
    While December 2 marks World Computer Literacy Day and World Pollution Prevention Day, December 4 is International Cheetah Day and World Wildlife Conservation Day.
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