December Random Holidays – Create Memories & Traditions
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have that child-like wonder during December? That’s what I thought about when I chose December’s Random Holidays.
Here are some December Random Holidays to celebrate and create memories. I’m hoping that you’ll find some new traditions to share with those you love.
Overcome the ‘Busy-ness’ of the Season – Create a Few Choice Moments by Randomly Celebrating
The end of the year gets very busy for most people. Christmas celebrations, end of the year parties, wrapping up the loose ends at work, goal planning, traveling all contribute to the hum of the season. I tried to choose Random Holidays for December that worked naturally with the month’s festivities.
If you’re like me, you find that December whips by without realizing it. I don’t want to add any additional stress to your busy month except for a reminder to slow down and enjoy the season. If you have kids or family nearby, sometimes the best moments are the ones where you simply enjoy each other.
December Random Holidays
- 3rd – Roof over your head day – think of someone who doesn’t have as much, share your gratitude for what you do have
- 4th – National Dice Day – play some games while eating some cookies. It sounds like a great time to me!
- 4th – National Sock Day – no better day than to celebrate those warm, fuzzy socks!
- 5th – National Ninja Day
- 7th – Letter writing Day – after all, don’t you need to get that letter written to Santa? Or maybe a soldier or a grandmother.
- 7th – National Cotton Candy Day
- 8th – National Brownie Day – even if you don’t eat your brownies, making them is celebrating enough.
- 8th – Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day pause the jingling bells and jolly fellows – check out the link for a list of recommended books or movies then start a new tradition or take a well-deserved break for self-care.
- 14th – Monkey Day
- 15th – National Wear Your Pearls Day – Are you going to a party? Then wear your pearls. Even planners look lovely wearing pearls.
- 16th – National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
- 17th – Wright Brother’s Day – Check out my aviation monthly spread!
- 21st – Crossword Puzzle Day
- 25th – A’Phabet day or ‘no L’ day – I included this entry on the December Random Holidays for no other reason than it made me laugh.
- 26th – National Thank-You Note Day – although this is not a tradition in my house right now, I would like to make it one.
- 28th – National Card Playing Day
- 31st – Make Up Your Mind Day – Since tomorrow starts a new year, take some time to finalize your goals and resolutions if you make them.
December Food Random Holidays
- 1st – National Pie Day – If you’re making pie anyway, post a picture to social media #nationalpieday
- 4th – National Cookie Day
- 9th – National Pastry Day – what’s your favorite pastry? First on my list of favorite pastries are cinnamon rolls.
- 12th – Gingerbread House Day
- 13th – National Cocoa Day
- 17th – National Maple Syrup Day
- 24th – Eggnog Day – Do you love or hate this seasonal drink? No one in my family likes it, so I use this Random Holiday to get one gulp of the stuff per year. #Excuses
- 26th – National Candy Cane Day
- 28th – National Chocolate Candy Day – calories don’t count since it’s between Christmas and New Year’s Day – right?
- 30th – National Bacon Day
December State Holidays
- 7th – Illinois Day
- 14th – Alabama Day
- 21st – Maine Day
State Holidays
In celebration of the state’s statehood birthday, each month, the honored state will be on sale! I created 8 variations for each state, and they make lovely wall displays. Print it out, and frame it, and show it off! They make great gifts! All the states are available in my shop!
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State Outline – Maine$10.00 -
State Outline – Illinois$10.00 -
State Outline – Alabama$10.00
Which of these December Random Holidays do you already celebrate without realizing it? I find that if I make a point of saying it out loud or reflecting on a tradition, it means more to me, and the memory stays clearer, longer.
Random Holidays – Google Calendar
After celebrating different holidays for over a year, I decided to create a Google Calendar to see all the holidays I’d love to celebrate. It makes it easy to share creations, words, and ideas on social media and with friends and family. The best part about Google calendars is that you can toggle them on and off when you don’t want to see them.
If you click on the calendar item, it has a link to the source & relevant hashtags! I’m always evolving this calendar – and I will add calendar days or corrections all the time.
Tip: The calendar will show the current month, you can navigate to the month of your choice by using the arrows or dropdown.
If you want to add my calendar to your Google calendar:
- Go to your Google calendars and click the + next to other calendars
- Choose ‘add other calendars.’
- Then click Subscribe to Calendar
- After that, paste the text below in the “add calendar.”
- Toggle the schedule on and off when you want to access it – that’s what I do.
chocolatemusings.com_q316ucpnldal611fs2q2nnk7v0@group.calendar.google.com
I won’t list all the random holidays, but just the ones that work with ChocolateMusings.com – so, of course, you’ll see a lot of food, art, creativity & some miscellaneous holidays are thrown in as well.
Random Holiday Links:
Choose The Holidays Right for You
What if you don’t like the holidays I choose? Below are links to the other random holiday sites I found – pick your favorites and celebrate the ones that resonate with you! It’s about breaking out of the monotony and creating your happiness.
Find more to celebrate – I compiled my random holidays from the websites below. There are so many holidays to enjoy! If you find a day you’d like me to feature – leave me a note below!
- Nationaldaycalendar.com
- Nationaltoday.com
- daysoftheyear.com
- checkiday.com
- heywhatday.com
- Timeanddate.com
- holidayinsights.com
- wildcalendar.com
- thereisadayforthat.com
![This month’s creative challenge is all about flower names! Use these everyday floral names to expand your creativity throughout this month. Check out the challenge list below, and if you’re having trouble with creative ideas, keep reading. I have lots of ideas to share. Handlettering these words is fun if that’s what you always do. […] The post Creative Challenge: Flower Names appeared first on Chocolate Musings.](https://i0.wp.com/i.pinimg.com/564x/12/65/81/1265815e2ef10a0fd4505524fb3f0eeb.jpg?ssl=1)
Um, monkey day?! Yes, please! I added your calendar to mine, because I always get so excited when I read your random holiday posts, and then I forget them all as the days progress. Now I have them on my computer! Thanks so much for creating that!
Right? Monkey day was 100% going on my list. I love the calendar – deactivate when I don’t want it and add it back in to randomly celebrate!!