December and special holidays around the world

(Baonghean.vn) - December – the month of love and family, with heartwarming events such as Christmas; Disability Day; Solidarity Day; International Free Hug Day; and New Year's Day... December marks the end of the old year, preparing to welcome the new year with many new hopes. And December also holds many interesting secrets that not everyone knows.

1 - World AIDS Day (December 1st)

HIV/AIDS is one of the diseases of the century and a major concern for all of humanity. The AIDS pandemic also causes serious socio-economic consequences in each country and threatens the future of the people. Therefore, the AIDS summit in Paris, France, declared: “Prioritizing AIDS prevention and control, mobilizing the entire society, including government and private sectors, associations, and even people living with HIV/AIDS, to participate in multi-sectoral, intergovernmental, and non-governmental activities and collaborative movements to combat the pandemic… and build a world without AIDS.” Given the importance of the summit, December 1st has been chosen as World AIDS Day.

2 - World Disability Day (December 3rd)

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd) was initiated by the United Nations in 1992. This day has been celebrated with varying degrees of success across the globe. The purpose of celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities is to organize social activities focused on community life and to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the values, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. Furthermore, it raises awareness of the participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

3 - International Free Hug Day (December 4th)

Hugs express human emotions; they are a natural and incredibly meaningful way to show love, gratitude, or simply empathy and sharing. It's especially significant that December 4th is celebrated as International Free Hugs Day. On this day, we express our affection for loved ones with warm hugs. For those far away, it could be through letters or phone calls expressing our desire to hug them. This is also a very meaningful day in December.

4 - International Human Rights Day (December 10)

On December 10, 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States, represented the United Nations in reading the historic Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, France. On December 4, 1950, at its 317th plenary session, the United Nations officially recognized December 10th as "Human Rights Day."

In recent years, the United Nations has also chosen a theme for Human Rights Day each year. The purpose of the UN is to call on the global community to honor and defend those who fight against human rights violations, typically discrimination, exclusion, oppression, and violence against vulnerable groups in society.

5 - World Prank Day (December 14th)

World Joke Day (also known as "Monkey Day") is officially celebrated on December 14th each year in several countries around the world. In 2000, Casey Sorrow, the author of popular comic books, wrote a monkey symbol on a friend's December 14th calendar. As Casey Sorrow and his Fetus-X comic series became famous, Joke Day (December 14th) also began to gain attention. By 2000, this holiday was being celebrated by the people of Lasing and art students at the University of Michigan, and today it has become an official holiday in the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

6 - International Day of Human Solidarity (December 20)

Those who suffer the most or benefit the least are always the ones who need the most help from the community. Therefore, in today's era of globalization, along with the ever-increasing manifestations of inequality, strengthening international solidarity is a necessary condition and plays a crucial role.

With this understanding, through Resolution 60/209, the United Nations General Assembly declared December 20th each year as the International Day of Human Solidarity, reminding us of the importance of solidarity in achieving international goals.

7 - Winter Solstice (December 21st)

December 21st is considered the winter solstice – officially marking the beginning of winter worldwide. Winter is one of the four seasons on Earth and some other planets. It is the season with the shortest days and the lowest temperatures. In regions far from the equator, winter is often characterized by snowfall and is the last season of the year.

The lowest temperatures in winter are usually in January in the Northern Hemisphere and July in the Southern Hemisphere. Winter is often described as a season of sadness, with chilly winds and cold weather that make people feel melancholic as they prepare to say goodbye to the old year and welcome a new one. But at the same time, it is also a season of love, sharing, and warmth.

8 - Human Enlightenment Day (December 23)

Human Light's Day is celebrated annually on December 23rd. It's a modern holiday that aims to "honor and look towards a better future for all of humanity." On this day, people celebrate the end of the old year and prepare to welcome the new year. Human Light's Day originated from an event in Verona, New Jersey in 2001. Since then, December 23rd has been recognized as Human Light's Day (a day when all of humanity looks towards a better future) in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.

9 - Christmas Day (December 25th)

Christmas, also known as the Nativity of Christ, Noel, or Xmas, is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday is officially celebrated on December 25th, but is often celebrated from the evening of December 24th. Christmas is celebrated meaningfully with many Christmas-related items such as Advent wreaths, Christmas trees, nativity scenes, Christmas cards, and Christmas gifts. And a special, indispensable element of Christmas celebrations everywhere in the world is the image of Santa Claus riding his reindeer, carrying meaningful gifts exchanged between family and friends.

10 - New Year's Day (December 31st)

The last day of December also marks the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year. In all countries around the world, New Year's Day is extremely important; it concludes the past year and ushers in a new year full of joy and happiness.

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