December is a month filled with diverse festivals and celebrations across the globe. Here are some of the top festivals in December:
1. _Christmas (December 25)_: A Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.
2. _Hanukkah (Variable dates, typically in November-December)_: A Jewish festival of light, honoring the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem.
3. _New Year's Eve (December 31)_: A global celebration marking the start of a new year, often celebrated with fireworks, parties, and countdowns.
4. _Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1)_: A week-long African-American celebration honoring seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba.
5. _Omisoka (December 31)_: A Japanese New Year's Eve celebration, honoring the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.
6. _Yule Lads (December 12-24)_: An Icelandic Christmas tradition, where 13 mischievous "Yule Lads" visit children over 13 nights.
7. _Las Posadas (December 16-24)_: A Mexican Christmas celebration, reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem.
8. _Bodhi Day (December 8)_: A Buddhist holiday commemorating Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
9. _St. Lucia Day (December 13)_: A Scandinavian festival of light, honoring Saint Lucia and marking the beginning of the Christmas season.
10. _Yalda (December 21-22)_: An ancient Persian winter solstice celebration, marking the longest night of the year.
11. _Boxing Day (December 26)_: A British Commonwealth holiday, traditionally celebrated with gift-giving and sports events.
12. _Oaxaca's Noche de Rabanos (December 23)_: A Mexican festival celebrating the radish, with elaborate radish sculptures and nativity scenes.
These festivals showcase the diversity and richness of global cultures, traditions, and celebrations in December.
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