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International Dice Day celebrates one of the oldest games and tools of gaming in existence, dice. Whether you play Monopoly, Backgammon, Dungeons & Dragons, Craps, or any other game with dice, this is your day! Dice and dice games have been around longer than the written word. Dice have been found in most ancient civilizations' ruins, whether made from animal bones, stone, or wood. Casinos around the globe offer various promotions on this day, but even if you're not into gambling, there are plenty of dice games that one can enjoy on International Dice Day.

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Reflection Sunday (C): December 4

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Reflection Sunday, the second Sunday of Advent, is a Christian observance. In the church calendar, Advent is the month-long preparation leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ, marked on December 25 each year. Each Sunday of Advent has special significance, with specific sermons and traditions observed within various denominations. Reflection Sunday is a time for Christians to focus on what it means to be Christian and follow in the actions and footsteps of Christ, and reflection Sunday is a time of prayer, celebration, and feasting. Advent comes from the Latin word "advenio," which means "to come to." It refers to the coming of the Messiah in the birth of Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.

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Santa Barbara's Day (C): December 4

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Santa Barbara's Day has a special meaning for all the young women hoping to marry. The legend goes that if a single girl or woman puts a branch of a cherry tree in water on this day, and it blooms by Christmas, she will wed next year.

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Santa's List Day: December 4

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Santa's List Day is the traditional day for children to write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what they would like for Christmas. Legend says it is also the day Santa makes his Naughty and Nice lists. Nice children, the legend goes, get presents on Christmas morning, and naughty children get a lump of coal.

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Bathtub Party Day: December 5

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Bathtub Party Day is a celebration for the stressed out as the holiday season kicks into high gear. Today is when you forgo the shower and slip into a leisurely tub surrounded by rubber duckies, swizzle soap, and bubbles. Silly, perhaps, but a great way to slide into the holiday season fully rested. Are you looking for an authentic bathtub party? Well, you’ll need to head to Budapest, Hungry on Saturday nights to partake in the largest bathtub party in the world, held almost weekly at the Budapest Thermal Bath from 10 PM to 3 AM. Spring, summer, and autumn bathtub parties occur at Szechenyi Baths. Winter parties at Lukacs Baths and ring in the new year at the pre-New Year’s Eve Cinetrip Pool Party on Dec 30 in Szechenyi Baths. To book your Budapest Bathtub party, go here: http://www.bathsbudapest.com/Budapest-bath-parties.

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Discovery Day (HT)(1492): December 5

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Discovery Day in Haiti marks the anniversary of December 5, 1492, when Columbus discovered the island nation. Discovery Day is a public holiday.

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Kids Day, Special: December 5

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Set aside each year to recognize the extraordinary abilities of children with mental or physical disabilities, Special Kids Day is sponsored by Special Kids Day. See the source website for details.

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Krampuslauf (Krampus): December 5

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Have you been naughty or nice this past year? On the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Europe, children enjoy wearing masks and chasing the devil (Krampuslauf) out of town. It's a colorful tradition of fun and pranks and kicks off the Christmas festivities.

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National Day, (CF)(1958): December 5

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National Day in the Central African Republic marks the anniversary of December 1, 1958, the official day the nation declared itself a republic. National Day is a national holiday observed on the first Monday of December.

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Ninja, Day of the (2003): December 5

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Ninjas existed in feudal Japan and were spies, similar to national spy organizations today, including MI-6, Mossad, and the CIA. Day of the Ninja celebrates this early form of organized espionage, believed to have originated in or around 1185 AD. Technically, this is a spoof holiday. December 5, 2003, marked the release of Tom Cruise's film "The Last Samurai," the reason the parody company Ninja Burger chose this date. The event has grown in popularity, with people dressing as ninjas to celebrate.

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Reef, National Coral Reef Day (CO): December 5

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National Coral Reef Day is an annual event promoted by the government of Columbia since 2008. Its objectives are: 1) Development and implementation of conservation 2) Rehabilitation 3) Restoration measures for marine and coastal ecosystems National policies are committed to ecosystem-based programs focusing on coral reef conservation. In 1998, the Coral Reef Monitoring System of Colombia (SIMAC) was established by INVEMAR, a marine and coastal research institute of the National Environmental System and a member of the Caribbean Coastal Marine Productivity network (CARICOMP).

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Repeal Day (1933): December 5

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Repeal Day celebrates the end of Prohibition in the United States on December 5, 1933. The thirteen years of Prohibition were marked by a rise in civil delinquency and organized crime, but also the loss of many customs related to the production, preparation, and consumption of alcohol.

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Sachertorte Day : December 5

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One of the first days of the most holiday-packed month of the year, today is Sachertorte Day. Invented by Austrian Franz Sacher in 1832 for Prince Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Sachertorte is a rich, dense chocolate cake that has become synonymous with the city and is usually served with apricot jam.

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Soil Day, World: December 5

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World Soil Day connects people to the soil and raises awareness of its critical importance in our lives. This event first ran in 2013. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Conference, in June 2013, unanimously endorsed World Soil Day and requested official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly. In December 2013, the 68th UN General Assembly declared December 5th as World Soil Day. The day came about through the efforts of many people, including the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) and the Kingdom of Thailand, through the Global Soil Partnership. In 2002, the IUSS made a resolution proposing December 5th as World Soil Day to celebrate the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contributor to human wellbeing. A/RES/68/232 on World Soil Day and International Year of Soils formerly created this event.

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Volunteer Day for Social and Economic Development, Intl.: December 5

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International Volunteer Day for Social and Economic Development, also referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is mandated by the UN General Assembly. It is a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, share their values, and promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities, and the private sector. Apart from mobilizing thousands of volunteers yearly, the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to peace and development by advocating for recognizing volunteers and working with partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming.

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