What festivals are there in December
December is the last month of the year and one of the most festive months. There are many important festivals and anniversary both at home and abroad. The following is a summary of the December festival in the past 10 days of popular topics across the network.
1. Main domestic festivals
| Festival name | date | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| winter solstice | December 21 or 22 | In the traditional Chinese solar term, there is a custom of eating dumplings in the north, and in the south, it is a custom of eating dumplings. |
| Christmas | December 25 | Western traditional festivals have also been popular in the country in recent years, and Christmas decorations will be arranged in shopping malls and streets. |
| National Memorial Day for the Victims of Nanjing Massacre | December 13 | To commemorate the victims of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a national meeting held a silent ceremony. |
2. Major international festivals
| Festival name | date | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| World AIDS Day | December 1 | It aims to raise awareness of AIDS and calls for joint prevention and control of the world. |
| International Day of Disabled Persons | December 3 | Pay attention to the rights and interests of people with disabilities and advocate social inclusion and equality. |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | On Christmas Eve, Western families will reunite and exchange gifts. |
| On New Year's Day | December 31 | New Year's Eve celebrations will be held around the world to welcome the arrival of the New Year. |
3. Popular topics and hot content
In the past 10 days, the topic of December festival has sparked widespread discussion on social media, and here are some of the hot topics:
1.What to eat on the winter solstice?Dietary differences between the north and the south have once again become hot topics. Netizens have posted photos of their own food from the winter solstice, and dumplings, dumplings, mutton soup, etc. have become popular keywords.
2.Christmas atmosphereMalls and streets in major cities have begun to decorate Christmas decorations, and Christmas trees, colorful lanterns and themed markets have attracted many people to check in and take photos.
3.New Year's Eve Event PreviewAs New Year's Day approaches, various places have announced the arrangements for New Year's Eve event, and activities such as fireworks shows, light shows and concerts are highly anticipated.
4.Nanjing Massacre Memorial DayDuring this year's public memorial day, many netizens forwarded relevant historical materials on social media, calling on not to forget the national humiliation and cherish peace.
4. The cultural significance behind the festival
The December festival not only has the significance of celebration and commemoration, but also reflects the integration and inheritance of different cultures. For example, the winter solstice reflects the Chinese people's respect for natural rhythms, while Christmas shows the influence of Western culture under the background of globalization. The Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day reminds us to remember history and cherish peace.
Whether it is a traditional or a modern festival, they provide people with opportunities to reunite, reflect and celebrate, and make December one of the most ritual months of the year.
The above is a compilation of the content about the December festival. I hope it can help you better understand the festival and cultural connotation of this month.
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