December is the first month of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and the first month of summer in the Southern Hemisphere. In Ancient Rome, as one of the four Agonalia, this day in honor of Sol Indiges …

Nov 24, 2025 · Read on to learn more about December’s surprising history. The month’s name comes from the Latin word “decem,” meaning 10, as it was originally the 10th month in the Roman calendar. …

December, twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar. Its name is derived from decem, Latin for “ten,” indicating its position in the early Roman calendar. This article was most recently revised and …

Dec 1, 2020 · Did you know that the month of December originally had just 30 days according to the early Roman calendar? Sitting between November and January, December is the twelfth and final …

Nov 21, 2025 · The Month of December 2025: holidays, folklore, fun facts, gardening, recipes, and more from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Nov 3, 2025 · Discover the magic and wonder of the year’s final month with these fascinating facts about December. As winter settles in across the Northern Hemisphere, this month brings a unique blend of …

December is the twelfth and last month in the Gregorian calendar and has 31 days. The December solstice on December 21 or 22 marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

With 31 days, the year ends with the final, twelfth month of December according to the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Officially winter begins in late December 20th - 23rd, starting a two month progress …

December is the 12th and last month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and the Julian Calendar. December has 31 days and is the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the …

Dec 28, 2025 · Our “December This Day in History” section contains historical December events categorized by month and day. See what happened on your birthday, or any day of the year. Find out …