December Holidays Around the World
                     December Holidays Around 
the World (Country Wise)
December truly is a magical month of each year. As the overall vibes are relaxed 
and joyous, and people are excited to bid farewell to the year. But more 
importantly, throughout the world December is the holiday month, most schools 
shut down after the 15th of December and people engage in various celebrations 
in their country. Though there are multiple countries that have various holidays in 
December, we are excluding public holidays which have a political basis like 
Independence or Republic days. Additionally, most countries celebrate Christmas 
day therefore it is not included on the list either. With that, here’s the list of 
December holidays throughout the world.

Australia
The beautiful country of fascinating yet scary wildlife below the equator celebrates 
primarily two major events in the month of December. Interestingly, being at this 
specific geographical location, Australia doesn’t get cold during this time of the year 
but gets hot instead. For Non-Australians, it sure is a new concept of December. 
Christmas and Boxing day comprises the holiday season in Australia. Even though 
they have only two festivals, they celebrate them twice.
❏ Boxing Day: Following Christmas, on the 26th of December, boxing day is 
celebrated. It is not an event where one starts to box as the name may suggest. 
It is referred to as the box that charity divisions put in the churches to collect 
money for the poor.
Austria
The European neighboring country to Germany, famous for its ancient castles and 
magnificent mountains celebrates two additional festivals along with Christmas.
❏ Feast of the immaculate conception: A day celebrated on the 8th of 
December in the name of Holy Mary’s conception without sin. During this day 
people join the mass in the church.
❏ St. Stephen’s day: The day after Christmas, this festival is celebrated to pray 
and commemorate the first martyr of Christianity, Saint Stephen who stood by 
his faith against the court and was stoned to death.
Botswana
A landlocked country in the continent of Southern Africa. Wildlife is quite rich in 
these areas, however, it is quite popular for its dry salt lake Makgadikgadi Pan, 
which is one of the largest in the world. Botswana doesn’t have many holidays in 
December but they do celebrate one day.
❏ Boxing Day: In Botswana, boxing day is celebrated quite well in Christianity 
communities, however, Christmas is also celebrated but it is not a part of the 
official holiday.
Canada
Ah, yes, Canada. The land of thick snow, the tastiest maple syrup, and of course, 
the politest people. Even though it is a magnificent nation, it doesn’t have many 
holidays this month.
❏ Boxing Day: Boxing day is one of the only other holidays in Canada, other 
than the usual Christmas day. Canada being a nation with such cultural 
diversity, Canadians make a special effort to provide money and food to people 
of each ethnicity and background during this day. But this doesn’t stop 
Canadians from enjoying it to the fullest.
Toronto being crowded during boxing day
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