Monkey Buffet Festival
The Monkey Buffet Festival takes place every year in Lopburi, Thailand. During the festival, people offer fruits, vegetables, and candies to the monkeys that live around the ancient temple of Phra…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was created to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities and to increase awareness of their situation in all aspects of life.…
International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day promotes volunteerism and encourages governments to support volunteer efforts both locally and nationally.
Saint Nicholas Day
Saint Nicholas Day is the feast day of Saint Nicholas. It is observed on December 6 in Western Christian countries and Romania, December 5 in the Netherlands, and December 19…
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 - the day (in 1948) the United Nations adopted the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights." Click HERE for information and…
International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day is meant to bring awareness to the importance of mountains in peoples' lives, and to preserving mountain ecosystems.
St. Lucia’s Day
St. Lucia's Day is a festival of lights celebrated in Sweden, Norway, and the Swedish-speaking areas of Finland on December 13 in honour of St. Lucia (St. Lucy).
Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish celebration that lasts for eight nights (December 14 - 22, 2025). It commemorates the miracle of the oil in…
Las Posadas
Las Posadas, ("The Inns" in Spanish) is a Mexican Christmas tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem. Celebrated from December 16th to 24th, it involves processions, caroling,…
Wright Brothers Day
On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers took their first successful flight in North Carolina. Every year on this day, Americans celebrate Wright Brothers Day to honor their contributions to aviation.