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Thailand's Constitution Day marks the anniversary of December 10, 1932, when the people approved their first constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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Constitution Day, (TW)(1946): December 25

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Constitution Day in Taiwan marks the anniversary of December 25, 1946, when the nation adopted its Constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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Constitution Day, (UZ)(1991): December 8

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Uzbekistan's Constitution Day marks the anniversary of December 8, 1991, when the people approved their new constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.

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Consumer Week, National (UK): December 1-7

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National Consumer Week seeks to raise awareness amongst UK consumers of their rights and protections under the law. Throughout the year, the various entities involved in promoting this week work to educate consumers about their rights, dangerous products, counterfeiting, and scams. National Consumer Week is a joint promotion supported by industry, NGOs, and government throughout the UK.

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Cookie Day, Ntl.: December 4

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National Cookie Day was first proclaimed by Jim Henson's creation of the Cookie Monster (Sesame Street in the 1980 book "The Sesame Street Dictionary." If the Cookie Monster had something to do with it, you know it's a serious holiday! National Cookie Day falls during the holiday season, a time when baking cookies takes precedence. So grab your bowl, mix and bake!

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Dec

Cookie Exchange Week: December 1-7

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Christmas and Hanukah cookies are a big part of the holiday season. Cookie Exchange Week is a chance to share your family recipes and traditions with friends and coworkers and learn about theirs. Annually the first work week of December.

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Dec

Cotton Bowl, Goodyear (US-TX): December 31

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THE SOFTER SIDE OF FOOTBALL: THE COTTON BOWL The Cotton Bowl, a revered institution in American college football, boasts a storied history that traces back to its founding in 1937. The brainchild of Dallas oilman J. Curtis Sanford, the inaugural game kicked off on January 1, 1937, at the Cotton Bowl stadium in Dallas, Texas. Originally conceived to bolster tourism in Dallas, the Cotton Bowl swiftly ascended to a position of eminence and influence within the college football community. Traditionally held on New Year's Day, the Cotton Bowl was one of the major bowl games, often featuring top teams from the Southwestern and Southeastern United States. Its importance grew as it became part of the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) in 1998, aligning it with the national championship race and attracting higher-ranked teams. In 2014, the Cotton Bowl was anointed as one of the six esteemed bowls in the College Football Playoff (CFP) system, a testament to its enduring significance. It now takes center stage, hosting national semifinal games every three years in rotation with the other New Year's Six bowls: the Rose, Orange, Sugar, Peach, and Fiesta Bowls. This pivotal role in the CFP system underscores the Cotton Bowl's influence in determining the national champion. The competition typically features high-profile teams from various conferences, but the participants can vary depending on conference agreements and CFP selections. Historically, Big 12 and Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams have often competed in the Cotton Bowl. Still, introducing the CFP has broadened the pool of potential participants to include top teams from across the nation. The Cotton Bowl is not just a game but a celebrated event in college football, drawing large crowds and significant media attention. It symbolizes excellence and tradition in the sport, providing memorable moments and contributing to the cultural fabric of college football in America.

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Cotton Candy Day, Ntl.: December 7

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Sweetness and joy, what more could you want on National Cotton Candy Day? Cotton candy, candy floss, tooth floss, or fairy floss is a form of spun sugar, and it's almost 99.999 percent sugar, with only dashes of flavoring and food coloring. Nashville candy makers William Morrison and John C. Wharton Cotton invented cotton candy in 1897 by creating the machine that heated sugar in a perforated spinning bowl. Their 'fairy floss' premiered at the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1904.

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Crossword Puzzle Day (1913): December 21

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The first officially published crossword puzzle was created by the journalist Arthur Wynne of Liverpool, England, on December 21, 1913. However, his was not the first crossword puzzle ever created. A simple version of wordplay first appeared in England during the 19th century. National Crossword Day celebrates the anniversary of the first crossword puzzle published in a major newspaper.

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Crossword Solvers Day: December 8

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Crossword puzzle creator Myles Mellor created Crossword Solvers Day in 2022 to celebrate people who enjoy crossword puzzles. The creation of the day is strange, given International Crossword Day is fifteen days later on December 21. It celebrates and marks the anniversary of the first officially published crossword puzzle created by the journalist Arthur Wynne of Liverpool, England, on December 21, 1913. However, Wynne's was not the first crossword puzzle ever created. A simple version of wordplay first appeared in England during the 19th century. Crossword Solvers Day is simply a promotion for a company that creates crossword puzzles. Best practices in creating events focus on historical anniversaries, thereby eliminating redundancies and creating instant authority on an event's origin and purpose.

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Dec

Curaçao Day, (CW)(1959): December 15

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Curaçao Day marks the anniversary of December 15, 1959, when the nation raised its flag for the first time after achieving independence from The Netherlands. Curaçao Day is a public holiday.

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Cyber Monday: December 1

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The Monday following Thanksgiving is Cyber Monday. This day came about as a marketing campaign to urge people to buy online. First coined by Ellen Davis of the National Retail Federation in a press release dated November 28, 2005, Cyber Monday has quickly become one of the primary benchmarks of overall retail health during the holiday shopping season.

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Dancing Bears Festival (RO): December 30

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If you're wandering around any city in Romania on December 30, you'll see a lot of bears! Romanian tradition goes back centuries when local legends believed misfortune was avoided through the appearance of wild animals. The belief translated into people dressing as dancing bears and visiting neighbors to share good luck for the new year. Bukarest holds the largest Bear Festival, with thousands of people dressed in 100-pound bear suits marching through the streets with red tassels on their backs. The bear skins are real, often handed down from generation to generation. Additional costumes include dressing in adorned former soviet era military uniforms and marching in a parade.

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Date-Nut Bread Day, Ntl.: December 22

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Date Nut Bread Day celebrates the non-yeast, cake-like sweet bread first seen in the US during the early 20th century.

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Dattatreya Jayanti (H)(2450 BC): December 4

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Dattatreya Jayanti marks the birth of the Hindu god Dattatreya (Datta) in approximately 2450 BC. Dattatreya is a compilation of the Hindu divine male trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva during the full moon of the Hindu month Agrahayan, which occurs in either December or January in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, people take their baths early in the morning in holy rivers and streams and observe fasting. A puja of Dattatreya is performed with flowers, incense, lamps, and camphor. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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