Explore the Shire on September 22nd during Hobbit Day. While there, celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.
The novels The Hobbit and the trilogy The Lord of the Rings trilogy written by J.R.R. Tolkien, bring to life the world of Middle-Earth. According to the stories, Bilbo and Frodo were born during the Third Age in the years 2890 and 2968 respectively. Translated to Shire-reckoning, Bilbo was born in 1290 and Frodo in 1368.
I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve. ~Bilbo Baggins ~ Lord of the Rings ~ J.R.R. Tolkien
Join celebrations or have a Hobbit Day party of your own. Reading the book or watching the movies are other ways to enjoy the day. Create a celebration worthy of a Hobbit.
Everyone should dress for the occasion. Even though most of the trilogy takes place in the future, Hobbits live for a very long time. Look at when Bilbo and Frodo were born. There’s a very medieval and mystical feel to the costumes.
Supply plenty of cakes, teas, wine, and ale.
Invite a large crowd. Hobbits come from big families.
Read from the trilogy or make a big speech.
Be merry and dance. Provide music, too.
Share your celebration using #HobbitDay to post on social media.
December ushers in winter holidays such as Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukah. It is also a time when families gather in the warmth of their homes. Throughout the month, our thoughts and actions turn toward charity and peace. During the twelfth and final month of the year, December inspires a flurry of activity both in the business world and our personal lives. Sales, shopping, family gatherings, school holidays, baking, and seasonal changes remind us of the the past while we look to our futures.
The name December comes from the Latin word ‘decem’ meaning ten. On the Roman Calendar, December was the 10th month. However, Numa Pompilius adjusted the calendar when January and February were added. December became the twelfth month, and the calendar more accurately reflected the length of a year on Earth.
During December, the winter solstice tips the Northern hemisphere its furthest distance from the sun. Through most of the month, its inhabitants lose about 2 minutes of sunlight per day until the winter solstice. The winter solstice marks the start of winter and the shortest day on the calendar. However, from that day forward, the days will slowly lengthen. They may not be warmer, but the Earth is tilting on its axis back toward the sun.
Hot cocoa and cold toes remind me of Christmas. ~Toni Sorenson
December Holidays and Traditions Overview
December is a big baking month for many. In the United States, families, churches, schools, and organizations bake cookies to exchange. They are often part of the gift-giving and ugly sweater parties that occur right before or during Christmas, Kwanza, and Chanukah.
Winter sports are in high gear throughout December. Whether indoor or outdoor, fans tunein or fill arenas. While hockey, football, and basketball seasons bring thrills each year, skiing and snowmobiling keep the outdoors busy.
Beyond sports, the December holidays also offer lots of ways to celebrate our free time. National Crossword Puzzle Day is just one way to spend some quiet time. Plenty of baking and food days bring celebrations to the kitchen, too. In fact, there are 29 food-related days in December in addition to the popular beverage holidays. We can even celebrate our laundry with National Sock Day.
Those born in December claim these icy cool birthstones. Tanzanite, found only in Tanzania, is a deep glacial purple. Blue Zircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia) is the oldest mineral on Earth and comes in a variety of colors. However, for those born in December, the icy blue zircon is beautiful. Blue Topaz in shades from light blue to deep london Blue. Finally, turquoise, with its distinct color and veins, comes in a variety of shades. Prevalent throughout the Southwestern United States, turquoise also added value and meaning to clothing, ceremonies, and more.
The fragrant narcissus usually blooms in spring. However, for December birthdays, some species bloom in winter. The paperwhite is one, making the narcissus the ideal birthday flower for December. Among its several meanings, narcissus also means hope. During winter, hope is a thing often looked for through the cold, ice, and snow.
In Greek mythology, Narcissus is well known as the attractive young hunter obsessed with his good looks. His obsession later got the best of him when he looked at his reflection in a pond, and upon closer inspection, fell and drown.
December Festivities and Their Past – Winter festivities including Chanukah, Kwanza, and Christmas arrive in December. Families get together during this time in the comfort of their own homes. During the month, we focus on kindness and peace in our thoughts and deeds. December, the twelfth and last month of the year, spurs on a rush of activity in our personal and professional life. While we focus on the future, events like sales, shopping, family get-togethers, school breaks, baking, and seasonal changes serve as a reminder of the past.
December derives its name from the Latin word “decem,” which means “ten.” December was the tenth month of the Roman Calendar. But when February and January were introduced, Numa Pompilius changed the calendar. The calendar more closely represented the length of a year on Earth when December was made the twelfth month.
The winter solstice occurs in December, marking the Northern Hemisphere’s farthest point from the sun. Its residents lose almost two minutes of sunshine every day until the winter solstice over the majority of the month. Winter officially begins on December 1st, which also happens to be the shortest day of the year. But after that day, the days will gradually get longer. The Earth is tilting back toward the sun on its axis, even though they might not be warmer.
December Holidays and Traditions Overview
For many people, December is a significant baking month. Families, churches, schools, and other institutions bake cookies as a form of exchange. They frequently participate in the ugly sweater and gift-giving events that take place immediately before or during Chanukah, Kwanza, and Christmas.
Winter sports are in full swing in December. Fans throng venues or tune in, inside or out. Every year, the sports seasons of basketball, football, and hockey provide excitement, but skiing and snowmobiling also occupy the outdoors.
The December holidays provide a plethora of opportunities to celebrate our leisure time, in addition to sports. One method to kill time is to take some time to yourself on National Crossword Puzzle Day. The kitchen is also a place of celebration with the abundance of baking and eating days. In addition to the well-known beverage holidays, December really has 29 days dedicated to food. We can even use National Sock Day to honor our laundry.
Birth Stone and Flower
December babies get to choose from three refreshing birthstones. Only in Tanzania is tanzanite, which has a deep glacial purple color. The oldest mineral on Earth, blue zircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia) is found in a range of hues. On the other hand, the ice blue zircon is stunning for December babies. And last, turquoise is available in a range of tones and has a unique hue and veining. Turquoise, which is common in the Southwest of the United States, gave clothes, rituals, and other things significance and worth.
Typically, the aromatic narcissus blooms in the spring. On the other hand, certain plants bloom in winter for those born in December. The narcissus is the perfect birthday flower for December since it is one of the paperwhites. Narcissus has several meanings, one of which is hope. Among the cold, ice, and snow of winter, optimism is something that is frequently sought after.
Greek mythology is most known for Narcissus, the youthful, gorgeous hunter who is consumed by his beauty. Later, as he was looking at his reflection in a pond and realized that his infatuation had gotten the better of him, he fell and drowned.
December Holidays and History – December ushers in winter holidays such as Christmas, Kwanza, and Chanukah. It is also a time when families gather in the warmth of their homes. Throughout the month, our thoughts and actions turn toward charity and peace. During the twelfth and final month of the year, December inspires a flurry of activity both in the business world and our personal lives. Sales, shopping, family gatherings, school holidays, baking, and seasonal changes remind us of the the past while we look to our futures.
The name December comes from the Latin word ‘decem’ meaning ten. On the Roman Calendar, December was the 10th month. However, Numa Pompilius adjusted the calendar when January and February were added. December became the twelfth month, and the calendar more accurately reflected the length of a year on Earth.
During December, the winter solstice tips the Northern hemisphere its furthest distance from the sun. Through most of the month, its inhabitants lose about 2 minutes of sunlight per day until the winter solstice. The winter solstice marks the start of winter and the shortest day on the calendar. However, from that day forward, the days will slowly lengthen. They may not be warmer, but the Earth is tilting on its axis back toward the sun.
December Month long Celebrations
International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month
December is a big baking month for many. In the United States, families, churches, schools, and organizations bake cookies to exchange. They are often part of the gift-giving and ugly sweater parties that occur right before or during Christmas, Kwanza, and Chanukah.
Winter sports are in high gear throughout December. Whether indoor or outdoor, fans tune in or fill arenas. While hockey, football, and basketball seasons bring thrills each year, skiing and snowmobiling keep the outdoors busy.
Beyond sports, the December holidays also offer lots of ways to celebrate our free time. Christmas movies and music are also great ways to spend a little quiet time. Plenty of baking and food days bring celebrations to the kitchen, too. In fact, there are 29 food-related days in December in addition to the popular beverage holidays. We can even celebrate our laundry with National Sock Day.
Birth Stone and Flower
Those born in December claim three icy cool birthstones. Tanzanite, found only in Tanzania, is a deep glacial purple. Blue Zircon (not to be confused with cubic zirconia) is the oldest mineral on Earth and comes in a variety of colors. However, for those born in December, the icy blue zircon is beautiful. Finally, turquoise, with its distinct color and veins, comes in a variety of shades. Prevalent throughout the Southwestern United States, turquoise also added value and meaning to clothing, ceremonies, and more.
The fragrant narcissus usually blooms in spring. However, for December birthdays, some species bloom in winter. The paperwhite is one, making the narcissus the ideal birthday flower for December. Among its several meanings, narcissus also means hope. During winter, hope is a thing often looked for through the cold, ice, and snow.
In Greek mythology, Narcissus is well known as the attractive young hunter obsessed with his good looks. His obsession later got the best of him when he looked at his reflection in a pond, and upon closer inspection, fell and drown
