SAFE TOYS & GIFTS MONTH
Suggestions about toy safety.
NATIONAL BINGO MONTH
Learn the history of the game of
Bingo and listen to the
the song B-I-N-G-O.
1 - ANNIVERSARY OF 1ST REPORT BY U.S. WEATHER BUREAU
In 1870 the U.S. Weather Bureau gathered information from 24 locations.
Find out about the weather in your area.
1 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL
History and information about the
Civil Air Patrol
7 - FIRST CHRISTMAS SEALS
The first Christmas Seal originated in
Denmark in 1903. Christmas Seals were first sold in the
United States in 1907.
10 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARD
The first
Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on this day in 1901. The
Award is given on this day every year.
12 - NATIONAL POINSETTIA DAY
The
Poinsettia ia a native flower of Mexico and is called the Christmas flower. It was first introduced in the United states in 1825.
14 - SOUTH POLE DISCOVERED
Activities, experiments, and weather information about the south pole. Live updates.
Do a word search about the South Pole.
15 - ANNIVERSARY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS
On this day in 1791, the
Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the
United States Constitution, was ratified.
17 - 1ST FLIGHT BY WRIGHT BROTHERS
Information about the
Wright Brothers and their airplane. Make paper airplanes
18 - FIRST PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
The history of the Nutcracker Ballet and its music.
21 - WINTER BEGINS
All kinds of information about winter. Winter
games, activities, and fun.
21 - FOREFATHER'S DAY
This day honors the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth.
Take a virtual tour of
Plimoth Plantation.
21 - HANUKKA BEGINS
Hanukka begins at sundown today. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with activities.
25 - CHRISTMAS
Christmas facts, songs, recipies and around the world. Make a gingerbread house.
The song Silent Night and the greeting"Merry Christmas" in many languages.
26 - KWANZAA BEGINS
Kwanza begins on this day every year with decorations, Food, and more.
28 - ANNIVERSARY OF POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC
Quotes from Poor Richard's Almanac written by Benjamin Franklin in the late 18th century.
29 - ANNIVERSAY OF THE FIRST CROSSWORD PUZZLE
History of crossword puzzles. Solve the world's first
crossword puzzle.
31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE
New Year's Eve is celebrated around the world.
Auld Lang Syne is a favorite New Year's Eve song.
If you like this webpage about December,
You might like my webpage about
Christmas
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