Wednesday
December 20
8 holidays and observances fall on this day.
Games Day
Games Day, celebrated on December 20, is a day dedicated to the joy and excitement of playing games. From video games to card games.
International Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day promotes global unity and collective action against poverty annually on December 20.
Go Caroling Day
Go Caroling Day promotes the tradition of spreading cheer through neighborhood singing annually on December 20.
National Sangria Day
National Sangria Day celebrates the fruity, versatile Spanish wine punch annually on December 20.
Dot Your I’s Day
Dot Your I’s Day encourages precision, attention to detail, and thoroughness annually on December 20.
Sacagawea Day
Sacagawea Day honors the Shoshone woman who served as a vital interpreter and diplomat for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Cathode-Ray Tube Day
Cathode-Ray Tube Day celebrates the history and impact of the technology that powered 20th-century screens, observed annually on December 20.
Festival of Winter Walks
The Festival of Winter Walks promotes outdoor activity and the appreciation of cold-weather nature, generally observed from mid-December to early January.
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World Snowboard Day
World Snowboard Day is dedicated to enjoying and appreciating the thrilling sport of snowboarding: a significant part of winter sport worldwide.
Global Orgasm Day
Global Orgasm Day utilizes the energy of the Winter Solstice to promote world peace through synchronized positive intention.
World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day encourages global peace and mental well-being through collective mindfulness on the winter solstice.
International Dalek Remembrance Day
International Dalek Remembrance Day - day for Doctor Who fans to celebrate the first appearance of the Doctor's greatest enemies, the Daleks, on December 21, 1963.
Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, marking the start of astronomical winter and the return of longer daylight hours.
National Short Girl Appreciation Day
National Short Girl Appreciation Day celebrated on the shortest day of the year to honor and empower petite women everywhere.
National Flashlight Day
National Flashlight Day is celebrated on December 21, coinciding with the winter solstice, the longest night of the year.
Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas is a day of reflection and comfort for those experiencing grief or loneliness during the holidays, observed on the longest night of the year.
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