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First played in 1890, the Army-Navy Game is a college football game between the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, New York, and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, Maryland. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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Dec

Christmas Card Day: December 9

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Christmas cards have been around since Sir Henry Cole commissioned the creation of such on May 1, 1843. John Callcott Horsley in London illustrated this first set of cards. Sir Henry created the penny post office in Britain. Queen Victoria had just commissioned the first stamps, which made posting a letter something even the ordinary citizen could afford. Coupled with the railroad, goods, services, and messages were suddenly able to move around the kingdom at a fraction of the cost. Prior to stamps, only the wealthy could afford to send letters via couriers. Sir Henry came up with the idea for Christmas cards as he was designing the systems for what would become Royal Mail and looking for ways to encourage the public to use the services. Within the next six years, Christmas cards would reach the United States. In 1875, German immigrant Louis Prang began printing and mass-producing them. Cards, and especially Christmas Cards, became big business. Finally, on January 10, 1910, Joyce Hall and his brothers formed Hallmark cards, beginning with just two shoeboxes full of postcards. In 1915 they bought their first printing press and started producing cards in-house. Hallmark would go on to define the industry and create many of the cards, holidays, and traditions we see today.

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Dec

Genocide Victims Day, Intl. (1948): December 9

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International Victims of Genocide Day has the longest official name of any event in the calendar: International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime. This day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide by the United Nations and its member states on December 9, 1948. The organization began observing this day in 2015.

The terms "massacre" and "genocide" both refer to extreme acts of violence, but they differ significantly in scope, intent, and legal definition.

Massacre—A massacre refers to a single event or series of events where there's a deliberate and violent killing of at least 50 individuals, though culturally, most mass murders are referred to as such today. Massacres can be politically, ethnically, or religiously motivated, or they can arise from other sources of conflict. A massacre occurs over a short period (hours or days) and may or may not have intent or premeditation. Massacres, when occurring during conflict or occupation, usually fall under war crimes.

Genocide—Genocide is a term that has a specific legal definition under international law for the large-scale intentional murder of one group of people by another. It denotes a systematic effort by one party to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, economic, or religious group of people. The excuses, propaganda, and manipulation used to justify genocide are irrelevant.

The United Nations defines genocide as any of the following acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, economic, racial, or religious group, including one or more of the following:

Killing members of the targeted group.
Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the targeted group—including bombing, raping, torturing, using nefarious psychology, beating, humiliation and degradation.
Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part—including the deliberate withholding or destruction of food, water, medical care, and/or shelter.
Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group—such as forced sterilization, forced surgery, using chemicals to alter biology, castration, or beating pregnant women to cause miscarriages.
Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group—as has been done with war orphans and child prisoners historically.

While the act of genocide includes mass killings, not all mass killings are genocides; genocide requires explicit intent coupled with actions focused on murdering and eradicating the targeted group of people. Genocides can span weeks, years, decades, or even centuries and are a Crime Against Humanity, the worst crime possible under International Law.

International Human Rights Day is December 10. National Human Rights Week in the United States is December 10-17.

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Dec

Gingerbread Decorating Day: December 9

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Gingerbread is a famous holiday bread/cookie and construction resource. Gingerbread has existed since 2400BC, with the first known recipe from the Greeks. The Chinese further developed the cookie, but it was the court of Queen Elizabeth the I of England where decorating gingerbread came into vogue. Creating a house of gingerbread originated in Germany around the same time, primarily due to the popularity of the story Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm. Since that story, gingerbread houses have been a popular holiday activity. The largest gingerbread house ever constructed is 40,000 cubic feet. It was erected at the Traditions Golf Club in Brian, Texas, and required a building permit! Texas does like big. National Gingerbread Decorating Day is an annual event promoted by Wilton Industries to encourage people to spend the day in family time and decorate some gingerbread. Annually on the second Saturday in December.

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Dec

Horse, Ntl. Day of: December 9

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National Horse Day was created in 2004 and is officially recognized by the U.S. Congress. Horses have played an integral part in American history. This day is set aside to learn about them and honor them.

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Dec

Independence/Republic Day, (TZ)(1961): December 9

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Independence and Republic Day in Tanzania marks the anniversary of December 9, 1961, the day the nation achieved independence from Britain. In 1964, the then-known country of Tanganyika joined with Zanzibar to become the new nation of Tanzania. Republic Day is a national holiday.

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Pastry Day, Ntl.: December 9

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National Pastry Day celebrates all pastries, and indulging is the best way to celebrate! National Pastry Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

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Dec

Primavera Sound Bogota (CO): December 9-10

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Primavera Sound is a notable music festival that typically takes place annually in Barcelona, Spain. It first started in 2001 and quickly gained a reputation for its eclectic and broad range of musical genres, including indie, pop, rock, electronic, and dance music. A defining characteristic of the festival is its dedication to showcasing both well-established artists and emerging talent. From headlining superstars to underground musicians, Primavera Sound's line-up is typically a mix of big names and promising new artists. The festival takes place in the Parc del Fòrum, a large seaside outdoor venue in Barcelona. Over the years, it has expanded to include additional locations. In the early 2020s, the organizers of Primavera Sound announced plans to hold additional festivals in Los Angeles and Porto, expanding their global presence. Primavera Sound is also known for its strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented several measures to reduce the environmental impact of the festival, such as recycling programs and using renewable energy sources. The festival generally takes place in late May or early June and lasts for several days, often attracting hundreds of thousands of music fans from around the world. It is considered one of Europe's most prestigious and popular music festivals. Please note that as of my last update in September 2021, information about future events or changes could be missing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Primavera Sound, check their official website.

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Dec

Candle Lighting Day, Worldwide: December 10

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Worldwide Candle Lighting Day honors and remembers the people no longer with us. On this day, everyone in the world is invited to light a candle and keep it lit throughout the day in honor of their deceased loved ones.

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Dec

Children's Memorial Day, Ntl.: December 10

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National Children's Memorial Day each year is a time to grieve and remember all the children who died too young, whether through disease, accident, or war, during one of the most challenging times of the year.

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Dec

Constitution Day, (TH)(1932): December 10

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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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Dec

Dewey Decimal System Day (1873): December 10

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Dewey Decimal System Day honors Melvil Louis Kossuth Dewey, the influential librarian born on December 10, 1851, in upstate New York. Dewey's passion was simplifying processes, so much so that he even shortened his first name to Melvil, dropped his two middle names, and for some time even spelled his last name as "Dui." Dewey invented the Dewey Decimal Classification (DCC) system when he was 21 while working as an assistant in the library of Amherst College. His process for classifying libraries was so revolutionary that it continues in use worldwide, earning him the "Father of Modern Librarianship."

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Dec

Human Rights Day, Intl. (1948): December 10

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International Human Rights Day marks the historic anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' adoption by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Together with the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (December 16, 1966), these three declarations form the International Bill of Human Rights. Through them, international standards are clear on civil, political, cultural, economic, and social rights, all human beings' birth rights.

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Dec

Human Rights Week, Ntl. (1948): December 10-17

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International Human Rights Day marks the historic anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Together with the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (December 16, 1966), these three declarations form the International Bill of Human Rights. Through them, international standards are clear on civil, political, cultural, economic, and social rights that are the birthright of all human beings.

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Dec

Jane Addams Day (1931): December 10

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On December 10, 1931, Jane Addams received the Nobel Peace Prize for her pioneering efforts in Social Work. She is the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. This event began in 2007.

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