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It is that time of year again. December, a month full of holidays and celebrations! But, since I know that a significant part of the preparation for these celebrations will be a mom’s job, I decided to help. I prepared a bunch of December calendar printables to help you stay on top of your tasks. I want to help you reduce stress and truly enjoy the upcoming holiday season.
Download your printable calendars today and start planning your month ahead. You’re going to love how much of a help a few printables could be!
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December Calendar Template Free Printables for 2024
With our calendars, you can easily keep track of important dates and plan your activities accordingly. To download your free December calendar printables, just click on the image you like (or text below) and start planning a month won’t forget!
Blank December 2024 Calendar
December 2024 Calendar – Blank Calendar Design
Minimalist Designs – Simple December Calendars for 2024
2024 December Calendar – Banners
Printable December Calendar – Corporate Calendar in Vertical Orientation
2024 December Printable Calendar – Pink with White Stitches
December Calendar 2024 – Blue with White Stitches
Printable December 2024 Calendar – Floral Designs
December Calendar 2024 – Blue Floral
2024 Calendar for December – Black and White
December Calendar – Purple Floral
2024 December Calendar – Purple & Green
December 2024 Calendar – Blush & Sage
2024 Free Printable Calendar – Orange Floral
December 2024 – Small Colorful Flowers
December 2024 Free Printable – Black & White Floral
Printable December Calendar – Large Colorful Flowers
December Calendar for 2024 – Pink & Navy
Colorful December Calendars for 2024
Free Printable December Calendar – Polka Dots
December 2024 Calendar – Squiggly
Calendar Printable for 2024 – Paint Splotches
December Calendar 2024 – Holiday Themes
Calendar Printable for 2024 – Ornaments
December 2024 Calendar – Snow Scene
December 2024 Calendar – Snowman
December 2024 Calendar – Candy Canes
Geometric Calendars for December
December 2024 Calendar Template – Black and White Polka Dots
Calendar Templates for December – Blue Geometric
Printable December Calendar – Warm Geometric
December Calendar Template – Purple with Polka Dots
2024 December Printable Calendar – Masculine Geometric
December 2024 Calendar Printable – Warm Spiral
Printable December Calendar – Coll Geometric
December Calendar 2024 – Swatches
Calendar Template for December 2024 – Coral and Blue
Vertical Calendars for December 2024
December 2024 Calendar – Vertical Orientation Bold
Minimalist Calendar Template – Portrait Orientation
Vertical 2024 December Calendar – Confetti
2024 Calendar Vertical Style – Tipsy
December 2024 Vertical Calendar – Bouquet
December Calendar 2024 Vertical – Modern Bloom
December Calendar 2024 Vertical – Minimalist with Notes
December 2024 Calendars with a Monday Start
Free Printable December 2024 – Monday Start Calendars with Minimalist Script
December Calendar Template – Green Palms
2024 December Calendar Template – Sun and Water
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Free Printable Calendar for December 2024 – Electric Pink & Green
December 2024 Horizontal Orientation – Intricate Blue
Calendar Template December 2024 – Basic Blue
Wasn’t this a fantastic list of free printable December calendar templates?
December Holidays & Observances
There are many holidays and observances in December that you know about. Not to mention the birthdays of friends and family members. The most popular ones are noted below.
You should definitely use the December calendar printables I created for you (download links in the post above) to plan around these and make the most out of your 12th month of the year.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the 24th of December, the day before Christmas. It is а custom in many countries to have a special meal on this day and sing Christmas carols. In many countries around the world, children get presents from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is the 25th of December. It is a day celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and a public holiday in many countries (Christians or non-Christians). Christmas is a very special time of year and a traditional time for family members to get together, bond, and appreciate each other.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is celebrated on the last day of the year – 31 December. It is a time for people to celebrate the end of the year. People have parties, go to concerts, and watch fireworks.
They feel hopeful about the year to come. They also make New Year’s resolutions or promises about what they will do next year.
On New Year’s Day, people often look back and reflect on what happened in the year just past.
Other Days in December to Know About
St. Nicolas Day
St. Nicolas Day, also known as the Feast Of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on 6 December. Saint Nicholas is the 4th-century Bishop of Myra and is also known as the patron saint of Greece and Russia. It is thought that Saint Nicholas died on December 6, which is why Saint Nicholas Day celebrations are on this date.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
In the United States, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day has its commemoration on December 7. This is the day in 1941 when Japan attacked the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This led to the USA declaring war on Japan and entering World War II.
Hanukkah
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated for 8 days by Jews around the world. It usually takes place in December.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday that honors African culture and heritage. It is celebrated from December 26 to January 1.
There are some fun holidays worth celebrating in December’s calendar. Here’re some of my favorites:
National Cookie Day
National Cookie Day is celebrated on December 4th. Of course, it’s celebrated by preparing and eating cookies! Nom!
National Brownie Day
Just as cookies, brownies need to be honored, too! That’s exactly what you can do on December 8th.
National Day of the Horse
The National Day of the Horse is celebrated on the 13th of December in the USA. This day is to raise awareness about all the ways horses have contributed to our society and economy and, of course, to appreciate the special bond between humans and horses.
National Ugly Sweater Day
National Ugly Sweater Day, also known as National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, takes place on the third Friday of December. Once an object of ridicule, Ugly Christmas Sweaters have gained popularity and become a cultural phenomenon in recent years. This is a day to whip out your ugliest Christmas sweater – think tinsel applications, bells, tacky designs, and lights – and wear it for the whole day. Maybe even have a competition with friends and family to see who can find the ugliest sweater.
via Calendarr.com
National Bacon Day
This hilarious holiday takes place on December 30th. To celebrate it properly is to eat different types of bacon and watch Kevin Bacon movies, or any bacon-themed movies and documentaries.
The History of December
How December Got Its Name?
Have you ever wondered why is December called December? The name December comes from the Latin word Decem which means ten. This is because December was the tenth month of the year in the early Roman calendar, which had only 10 months. The Roman year used to start in March, which is why December is the twelfth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar (the one currently used worldwide).
December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and is also the last of seven months to have a length of 31 days.
via Wikipedia
Before the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1582, Europe and northern Africa used the Julian calendar. Currently, the difference between the Gregorian and Julian calendars is 13 days, but it’ll grow to 14 days by 2100.
Zodiac Signs of December
December is the last month of the year, and it is associated with two zodiac signs – Sagittarius and Capricorn. In this section, we will discuss these zodiac signs and some of the personality traits of people born in this festive winter month.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
The Sagittarius are optimistic, enthusiastic, and adventurous people. They are thirsty for knowledge and seek to understand the world around them. These people are optimistic idealists who can see the best in people, even if it’s not there.
The Sagittarius are explorers at heart, always pushing themselves to try new things and experience new places. They have a lot of energy and are social butterflies who love to make new friends.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Capricorns are ambitious, hardworking, and disciplined people. They are natural-born leaders who are striving to be the best at all times. Capricorns are goal-oriented and have a strong work ethic. They are also patient and level-headed, which makes them great at problem-solving.
These people are often quiet and reserved but have a great sense of humor. They are loyal friends and family members who are always there for the people they care about.
What Is the Birthstone for December?
Each month has a different gemstone associated with it. Turquoise is the birthstone for people born in December. The stone is a bright blue with streaks of white. It is a very popular gemstone used to make jewelry and other accessories.
Important Events in History that Occurred in December
Let’s discuss some significant events that have occurred in the month of December throughout history.
- December 1, 1955 – The police arrested Rosa Parks for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person. This event sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
- December 1, 2019 – A 55-year-old man in Wuhan China, is the first person known to have the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
- December 2, 1891 – The toilet paper roll was patented (Patent #465,588)
- December 2, 1927 – Ford introduces the first Ford Model A for the price of $382.
- December 2, 1976 – Communist revolutionary leader Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba.
- December 3, 1989 – the first democratically elected president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, resigned. This event marked the end of the Soviet Union.
- December 4, 1920 – The first professional football playoff game is held at the Polo Grounds in NYC.
- December 4, 1996 – NASA launches the Mars Rover from Cape Canaveral.
- December 5, 1933 – The 21st Amendment repeals Prohibition.
- December 6, 1790 – The U.S. congress moves from New York City to Philadelphia.
- December 7, 1941 – Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event led to the United States declaring war on Japan and entering World War II.
- December 8, 1980 – Mark David Chapman assassinates John Lennon, singer, guitarist, songwriter, and poet for the Beatles, in New York City.
- December 8, 2010 – Space-X launches the Dragon spaceship, becoming the first privately held company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft.
- December 10, 1869 – Wyoming, USA, allowed women to vote and hold office.
- December 10, 1964 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize.
- December 12, 1792 – Ludwig von Beethoven receives his first lesson in music composition from Franz Joseph Hadyn.
- December 14, 2003 – President George W. Bush announces the capture of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.
- December 15, 1791 – The Bill of Rights is enacted, amending the U.S. Constitution.
- December 16, 1913 – Charlie Chaplin begins his career at Keystone. He makes $150/week.
- December 16, 1944 – The famous World War II “Battle of the Bulge” began.
- December 16, 2019 – Mariah Carey’s single “All I Want for Christmas is You” hits #1.
- December 17, 1843 – Charles Dickens publishes “A Christmas Carol”.
- December 17, 1903 – The Wright Brothers made their first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C.
- December 18, 1966 – Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas airs for the first time.
- December 20, 1812 – “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm is published.
- December 21, 1898 – Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium.
- December 21, 1937 – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premieres at theaters.
- December 22, 1777 – 7 ships formed the U.S. Navy.
- December 22, 1882 – Thomas Edison creates the first string of Christmas tree lights.
- December 23, 1954 – Dr. Joseph E. Murray performs the first human kidney transplant in Boston, MA.
- December 24, 1948 – The first completely solar-heated house is occupied in Dover, MA.
- December 25, 00 – Jesus Christ is born in a manger in Bethlehem.
- December 27, 1932 – Radio City Music Hall in New York City opens.
- December 28, 1869 – William F. Semple patented chewing gum.
- December 28, 1981 – The first U.S. test tube baby is born. She is Elizabeth Jordon Carr, born in Norfolk, VA.
- December 29, 1852 – The police arrested Emma Snodgrass in Boston for wearing pants.
- December 29, 1862 – They invented the bowling ball.
- December 31,1904 – The first New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City’s Times Square.
Calendars: Why Isn’t December the 10th Month?
The ancient Roman calendar originally had only 10 months. The year began in March and ended in December. The reason is that they were using the moon phases to measure time and each month was about 29.5 days long.
After a while, they figured that using the Sun worked better as a guide for tracking time. Each month would be 29 or 30 days. This means that a true solar year is 10 to 11 days longer than a calendar year. Initially, ancient Romans avoided that when they put the calendar on “pause” during winter. Later, they added the month of January and February.
The old names of the first 4 months (Martius, April, Maius, and Junius) all derive from the Latin words for Mars, Aphrodite, Maia, and Juno. The 7th month was “Quintilis” (later to be called July, in honor of Julius Caesar), and the 8th – “Sextilis” (later August, in honor of Augustus Caesar).
September, October, November, and December are modern versions of the original Latin names septem (seven), octo (eight), novem (nine), and decem (ten), respectively. When January and February were added as the first two months of the calendar, they decided to keep the names and not change the order.
Supplies to Print Your Free December Calendar Printables
There are a few supplies that you’ll want to prepare in advance when printing your calendar templates.
These are some of my favorite printing and planning supplies:
Printers
Paper
Pens
Frixion erasable pens are amazing! They come in black, blue, and a mix of bright colors, and they aren’t like the erasable pens I grew up with that made a mess of paper and didn’t really erase. They erase easily, look great, and are my most favorite pens to plan with because I can color-code events, and I can easily erase them when things change.
If you want a pen that doesn’t erase, the BIC Gel-Ocity pens are my favorite. They write so smoothly and area. pleasure to use. According to my Amazon history, I’ve purchased the 12 pack linked below 14 times so my love for them is pretty serious!
Highlighters
These Frixion Highlighters are just as great as the pens! They erase beautifully, don’t damage paper, and make my color-coding dreams come true!
If you like a more subtle highlighter, these Mildliner Highlighters are gorgeous. I like to use these when I want a softer look, and I’m certain I won’t need to change or erase anything. They also have ink on both ends so you can easily make different sized lines.
Post-it Notes
I love post-it notes. They’re great for reminders, organizing ideas, quick decluttering labels, and even bookmarks! I like to use post-its in various colors, sizes, and sometimes different shapes too. The heart notes are a great way to leave little love notes for your partner or kiddo. These are my favorites:
December is a special month for many reasons. It marks the end of the year and the beginning of the new year. It is a month full of fun holidays and reasons to celebrate. You can use the December calendar printables to plan around these and make the most out of your December.
As you can see, December is a very busy month. Even though the winter season is filled with joy and laughter, it also brings a lot of stress and worry. This is why these printable calendars are so helpful. They can assist you in managing your time and keep you on track with all the things you have to do in the month.
You can use these calendar templates for any purpose you want: for personal use or to print them and give them as gifts to your loved ones. Choose the one that works for you and start enjoying the benefits. Which calendar did you like the most? I can’t wait to read what you’re going to use them for in the comments below!
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