Share more moments: December 2023 Holidays and Observances
Whichever holidays you celebrate, whatever your traditions and whoever you call family, December is a month full of moments to celebrate.
It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out December holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve got lots of ideas to help you make the most of the holiday season.
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Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Your Special Days in December
Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
The holiday spirit lasts all month long.
National Cookie Day is December 4.
December Holidays and Observances
December 1
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities helps people understand the challenges and appreciate the contributions of people with disabilities.
- Learn ways to support friends with disabilities
December 4
National Cookie Day
- Browse cookie recipes
- Here’s a cute, easy way to wrap Christmas cookies!
Hanukkah begins December 7.
Christmas Card Day is December 9.
December 7
Hanukkah begins at sundown
National Letter Writing Day
December 9
Christmas Card Day
- Get all of our best Christmas card tips here
- Find ideas for what to write in a Christmas card
- Download our free printable with easy ways to make envelopes extra festive
December 10
Human Rights Day/Week
Our Lady of Guadalupe Day is December 12.
Winter begins December 21.
December 12
Lady of Guadalupe Day/Dîa de la Virgen de Guadalupe
- Mexicans, Mexican-Americans and other Latinx folks commemorate the appearance of the Virgin Mary in 1531 with prayer, singing, feasting and processions.
December 21
First Day of Winter/Winter Solstice
Nochebuena is December 24.
Christmas is December 25.
December 24
Christmas Eve/Nochebuena
December 25
Christmas/Navida
- What is Christmas?
- Shop Christmas cards
- What to write in a Christmas card
- Shop Christmas gifts
- Shop Christmas ornaments
- Shop Christmas wrap
- Browse our holiday ideas
Kwanzaa is December 26–January 1.
New Year’s Eve is December 31.
December 26-January 1
Kwanzaa
- What is Kwanzaa?
- What to write in a Kwanzaa card
- Read ways Hallmarkers celebrate Kwanzaa and Christmas together
December 30
National Bacon Day
- Browse bacon recipes
December 31
New Year’s Eve
More Ideas for December
How to wrap Christmas presents like a pro
Get our tips for everything from the basics (like wrapping a box) to creating picture-perfect bows and more.
Put together a personalized Christmas care package
Make a present extra meaningful by gathering lots of things your friend absolutely loves in one big box of holiday cheer.
Our ultimate Christmas checklist
Ideas, resources and a handy-dandy, free, printable checklist for all things Christmas!
Support friends when holidays are hard
Find ways to share a bit of comfort and peace with friends dealing with grief and loss during the holidays.
Christmas and Kwanzaa: Keeping family holiday traditions and finding your own
Whether you’re looking to bring cherished family holiday traditions to the next generation or create a new kind of celebration, we’ve got lots of ideas.
How to choose and decorate a Christmas tree
Hallmark master writer Melvina Young is known as the queen of Christmas trees by many. Here are allllll of her tips on which trees are her faves, where to put them, and how to decorate them.
LOOKING AHEAD: Why New Year's is the perfect time to update your address book
Read why updating your address book is a perfect New Year’s Day activity.
And speaking of fresh starts...
Get suggestions for messages to encourage and support people as they prepare for new beginnings and journeys.
December Celebration Planner
Download this December Celebration Planner page to help you keep track of this month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!
Digital Wallpapers
Get into Christmas mode with these sweet floral designs adorning your screens.
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