December Activities
Holidays Around the World
Christmas
Chritmas is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. During the Christmas holiday, family and friends exchange gifts.
Hannakah
Hanukkah (also known as Chanukah) is the Jewish Festival of Lights and lasts eight days. It usually falls in late November or December. Jews celebrate Hanukkah to commemorate the Miracle of the Oil. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means "dedication". During Hanukkah, people exchange gifts and give to the poor and needy.
Eid ul-Fitr
Eid ul-Fitr is a time to celebrate the good things in life and give thanks for all the blessings you have. People dress in their best clothes and put lights and decorations in their homes. They visit each other’s houses. Children are given money and treats. Muslims share their good fortune by giving money to charity to help others and to give money to their church, called a mosque. It is a time to make up arguments.