December 1
Romania-National Unity Day
Romania’s National Day is celebrated on December 1st every year. It is called the “Great Union Day” by Romania to commemorate the merger of Transylvania and the Kingdom of Romania on December 1, 1918.
Activities: Romania will hold a military parade in the capital Bucharest.
December 2
UAE-National Day
On March 1, 1971, the United Kingdom announced that the treaties signed with the emirates of the Persian Gulf were terminated at the end of the year. On December 2 of the same year, the United Arab Emirates was declared established by Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Umm. The six emirates of Gewan and Ajman form a federal state.
Activities: A light show will be held at Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world; people will watch fireworks displays in Dubai, UAE.
December 5
Thailand-King’s Day
The king enjoys the supremacy in Thailand, so Thailand’s National Day is also set on December 5, the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, which is also Thailand’s Father’s Day.
Activity: Whenever the king’s birthday comes, the streets and alleys of Bangkok hang portraits of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. At the same time, Thai soldiers in full dresses will participate in a grand military parade at Copper Horse Square in Bangkok.
December 6
Finland-Independence Day
Finland declared independence on December 6, 1917 and became a sovereign country.
Activity:
For the celebration of Independence Day, not only the school will organize a parade, but also a banquet in the Presidential Palace of Finland-this Independence Day banquet is called Linnan Juhlat, which is like our National Day celebration, which will be broadcast live on TV. The students in the city center will take the torch and walk on the street. The presidential palace is the only place to pass through the pre-designed route, where the President of Finland will welcome the students in the parade.
The biggest event focus of Finland’s Independence Day every year is the official celebration banquet held at the Presidential Palace of Finland. It is said that the president will invite people who have made outstanding contributions to Finnish society this year to attend the banquet. On TV, guests can be seen lining up to enter the venue and shaking hands with the president and his wife.
December 12
Kennedy-Independence Day
In 1890, Britain and Germany partitioned East Africa and Kenya was placed under the British. The British government declared it willing to be its “East Africa Protected Area” in 1895, and in 1920 it was changed to its colony. It was not until June 1, 1963 that Kennedy established an autonomous government and declared independence on December 12.
December 18
Qatar-National Day
Every year on December 18th, Qatar will hold a large event to celebrate the National Day, commemorating the December 18, 1878, Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani inherited from his father Mohammed bin Thani Rulership of the Qatar Peninsula.
December 24
Multi-Country-Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve, the eve of Christmas, is part of Christmas in most Christian countries, but now, due to the integration of Chinese and Western cultures, it has become a worldwide holiday.
custom:
Decorate the Christmas tree, decorate the pine tree with colored lights, gold foil, garlands, ornaments, candy bars, etc.; bake Christmas cakes and light Christmas candles; give gifts; party
It is said that on Christmas Eve, Santa Claus will quietly prepare gifts for the children and put them in stockings. United States: Prepare cookies and milk for Santa Claus.
Canada: Open gifts on Christmas Eve.
China: Give “Ping An Fruit”.
Italy: Eat “Seven Fish Banquet” on Christmas Eve.
Australia: Have a cold meal at Christmas.
Mexico: Children play Mary and Joseph.
Norway: Light a candle every night from Christmas Eve until the New Year.
Iceland: Exchange books on Christmas Eve.
December 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Multi-Country-Christmas Holiday
Christmas (Christmas) is also known as Jesus Christmas, Nativity Day, and the Catholic Church is also known as the Feast of Jesus Christmas. Translated as “Christ’s Mass”, it originated from the Saturn Festival when the ancient Romans greeted the New Year, and has nothing to do with Christianity. After Christianity prevailed in the Roman Empire, the Holy See followed the trend to incorporate this folk festival into the Christian system.
Specialty food: In the West, a traditional Christmas meal consists of appetizers, soups, appetizers, main dishes, snacks and drinks. The essential foods for this day include roast turkey, Christmas salmon, prosciutto, red wine, and Christmas cakes. , Christmas pudding, gingerbread, etc.
Note: However, some countries are not just Christmas, including: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Oman, Sudan, Somalia, Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar, Djibouti, Lebanon, Mauritania, Bahrain, Israel, etc.; while the other major branch of Christianity, the Orthodox Church, celebrates Christmas on January 7 each year, and most Russians celebrate Christmas on this day. Pay special attention when sending Christmas cards to guests. Do not send Christmas cards or blessings to Muslim guests or Jewish guests.
Many countries and regions, including China, will take advantage of Christmas to meet the occasion, or have a holiday. Before Christmas Eve, you can confirm their specific holiday time with customers, and follow up accordingly after the holiday.
December 26
Multi-Country-Boxing Day
Boxing Day is every December 26, the day after Christmas or the first Sunday after Christmas. It is a holiday celebrated in parts of the Commonwealth. Some European countries also set it as a holiday, called “St. Stephen”. Anti-Japanese”.
Activities: Traditionally, Christmas gifts are given to service workers on this day. This festival is a carnival for the retail industry. Both Britain and Australia are used to starting winter shopping on this day, but this year’s epidemic may increase uncertain factors.
Edited by Shijiazhuang Wangjie
Post time: Dec-01-2021