From winter solstice to religious celebrations, December is a busy month of festivities before the end of the year.

Pagans and Wiccans celebrate the holiday of Yule, which commemorates the winter solstice. Because of that, it's no surprise ...

My son was born in December, and while he was young, he thought Christmas was for him. I want to keep his birthday separate, ...

December is a month that can be summarized easily into one word: Christmas. With all of the parties, preparation and countdown, for many of us the month is pretty much dedicated to all of the events ...

If the holiday hustle and bustle has you a bit worn out, add a little extra joy to your week with some smaller yet uplifting holidays. From a delicious maple syrup recipe to a holly centerpiece how-to ...

The leaves have fallen, the weather has that chill in the air, and holiday tunes are playing to welcome the last month of the year. Really, already? The eve of December and the year just seemed to ...

Banks are closed for 13 days in December 2025, varying by region. Holidays include Christmas (Dec 25), State Inauguration Day (Dec 1), and more. Second and Fourth Saturdays, plus all Sundays, are bank ...

Several states across the country have announced winter breaks and christmas holiday for schools. For school holidays specifically for December 12, 2025, there are no holidays yet updated by schools.