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December 2025 Literary Calendar

Events in the month of December for writers and readers

Read a New Book Month

  • December 1 – National Christmas Lights Day; World AIDS Day
  • December 2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
  • December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • December 4 – Wildlife Conservation Day
  • December 5 – Walt Disney’s Birthday; International Volunteer Day; World Soil Day
  • December 6 – Ira Gershwin’s Birthday; Joyce Kilmer’s Birthday
  • December 7 – International Civil Aviation Day; National Letter Writing Day
  • December 9 – John Milton’s Birthday; Christmas Card Day; International Anti-Corruption Day; International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide; National Llama Day
  • December 10 – Emily Dickinson’s Birthday; Dewey Decimal System Day; Human Rights Day; International Animal Rights Day; Nobel Prize Day
  • December 11 – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s Birthday; International Mountain Day; International UNICEF Day
  • December 12 – International Day of Neutrality; International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • December 13 – National Day of the Horse (U.S.)
  • December 14 – Nostradamus’ Birthday
  • December 14-22 – Hanukkah
  • December 15 – Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof’s Birthday; Bill of Rights Day (U.S.)
  • December 16 – Jane Austen’s Birthday; Ludwig van Beethoven’s Birthday; National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
  • December 17 – National Maple Syrup Day (U.S.); Wright Brothers Day (U.S.)
  • December 18 – International Migrants Day; National Twin Day (U.S.)
  • December 20 – International Human Solidarity Day
  • December 21 – Crossword Puzzle Day; Look on the Bright Side Day; National Short Story Day; Summer Solstice (Southern Hemisphere); Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere)
  • December 22 – National Short Person Day
  • December 23 – Robert Bly’s Birthday; Harriet Monroe’s Birthday; National Roots Day
  • December 24 – Mary Higgins Clark’s Birthday; Jolabokaflod (Iceland)
  • December 25 – Christmas Day
  • December 26 – Boxing Day
  • December 26 – January 1 – Kwanzaa
  • December 27 – International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
  • December 28 – National Call a Friend Day; National Short Film Day
  • December 30 – National Bacon Day
  • December 31 – Henri Matisse’s Birthday; No Interruptions Day

Famous December Birthdays

Other December Events

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Creepy Christmas Photos 2024

Holidays always bring out the best – as well as the worst – in people.  Sadly they also bring out the weirdest.  And of course, Christmas is no exception!

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Merry Christmas 2024!

“Christmas is a box of tree ornaments that have become part of the family.”

Charles M. Schulz

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December 2024 Literary Calendar

Events in the month of December for writers and readers

Read a New Book Month

  • December 1 – National Christmas Lights Day; World AIDS Day
  • December 2 – International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
  • December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • December 4 – Wildlife Conservation Day
  • December 5 – Walt Disney’s Birthday; International Volunteer Day; World Soil Day
  • December 6 – Ira Gershwin’s Birthday; Joyce Kilmer’s Birthday
  • December 7 – International Civil Aviation Day; National Letter Writing Day
  • December 9 – John Milton’s Birthday; Christmas Card Day; International Anti-Corruption Day; International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide; National Llama Day
  • December 10 – Emily Dickinson’s Birthday; Dewey Decimal System Day; Human Rights Day; International Animal Rights Day; Nobel Prize Day
  • December 11 – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s Birthday; International Mountain Day; UNICEF Birthday
  • December 12 – International Day of Neutrality; International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • December 13 – National Day of the Horse (U.S.)
  • December 14 – Nostradamus’ Birthday
  • December 15 – Bill of Rights Day (U.S.)
  • December 16 – Jane Austen’s Birthday; Ludwig van Beethoven’s Birthday; National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
  • December 17 – National Maple Syrup Day (U.S.); Wright Brothers Day (U.S.)
  • December 18 – International Migrants Day; National Twin Day (U.S.)
  • December 20 – International Human Solidarity Day
  • December 21 – Crossword Puzzle Day; Look on the Bright Side Day; National Short Story Day; Summer Solstice (Southern Hemisphere); Winter Solstice (Northern Hemisphere)
  • December 22 – National Short Person Day
  • December 23 – Robert Bly’s Birthday; Harriet Monroe’s Birthday; National Roots Day
  • December 24 – Mary Higgins Clark’s Birthday; Jolabokaflod (Iceland)
  • December 25 – Christmas Day; Hanukkah begins
  • December 26 – Boxing Day; Kwanzaa begins
  • December 27 – International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
  • December 28 – National Call a Friend Day; National Short Film Day
  • December 30 – National Bacon Day
  • December 31 – Henri Matisse’s Birthday; No Interruptions Day

Famous December Birthdays

Other December Events

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Creepy Christmas Photos 2023

This time of year – when everyone is supposed to express love for their fellow humans and hope for a more peaceful world – is also when the strangest elements of humanity seem to arise.  Happy freaky holidays!

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Merry Christmas 2023!

“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”

Maya Angelou

“Christmas: It’s the only religious holiday that’s also a federal holiday.  That way, Christians can go to their services, and everyone else can sit at home and reflect on the true meaning of the separation of church and state.”

Samantha Bee

“It’s always consoling to know that today’s Christmas gifts are tomorrow’s garage sales.”

Milton Berle

“Santa Claus has the right idea.  Visit people only once a year.”

Victor Borge

“Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.”

Andy Borowitz

“The main reason Santa is so jolly because he knows where all the bad girls live.”

George Carlin

“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.”

Phyllis Diller

“It’s easier to feel a little more spiritual with a couple of bucks in your pocket.”

Craig Ferguson

“It’s Christmas Eve! It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer; we smile a little easier; we cheer a little more.  For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always hoped we would be.”

Bill Murray

 “There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus.”

Bob Phillips

“I love Christmas. I receive a lot of wonderful presents I can’t wait to exchange.”

Henny Youngman

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Gifts the Chief Doesn’t Want for Christmas

You know the adage – it’s not the gift; it’s the thought that counts?  Or some poetic shit like that.  Anyway, I still feel the best gifts are cash, food or alcohol.  Yet some people don’t think normally and go off the rails when choosing gifts.  I’m one of those who don’t think normally – as my loyal followers well know – but at least I’m practical when it comes to gifts.

Still, here are a few things the Chief definitely does not want or need for Christmas.  Of course, I truly appreciate that thought, but again, cash or wine are better, along with a back massage and maybe even a good old fashioned obscene phone call.  Surprise me!

As always, I thank you for your ongoing support.

Snoop Dogg “From Crook to Cook”

For marijuana aficionados who want to expand their culinary horizons.

Oregon Trail Handheld Game

If you know anything about the “Oregon Trail” calamity, this could be the perfect gift for the burgeoning psychopath in your family.

Lerturdy Toilet Game Mini Golf

Anyone who spends this much time in the bathroom doesn’t need a golf set; they need a visit to a gastroenterologist.

Mollie Thomas Teeny-Tiny Trampoline

This actually might be good for us heavy-duty desk jockeys, but I just masturbate to relieve digital tension.

Vacation x Prince Ball Boy Scented Candle

In case you want that luscious smell of a sweaty man permeating the room.

CVS Receipt Scarf

Those of us here in the U.S. know how many trees are sacrificed each year for the sake of getting coupons you’ll never use.

Banorah

So the Jewish people in your life won’t feel ignored at Christmas, this banana-shaped menorah might brighten their days.

Joe Ryan Designs Excel Mug

I spend my week days scrolling through plenty of Excel spreadsheets!

RxGrins Knowitall! Gift Box or Bottle

Funwares Porta Potty Shot Glasses

These are perfect for Kahlua and amoretto.

Wine Condom Stoppers

Get your minds out of the gutter! They’re stoppers for half-finished bottles of wine.

Han Shan Unisex Fish Slippers

In case you don’t want to look too sexy taking out the trash late at night.

LYWUU Dachshund Shaped Silicone Ice Cube Molds

 “I Pooped” Bathroom Guest Book

Where was this during the COVID pandemic?!

Archie McPhee Emergency Underpants

You never know when you might need fresh underwear as shit goes down.

Accoutrements Bacon Strips Bandages

For those who’d prefer that chic pork look over their scabs.

WHAT DO YOU MEME? Menstruation Crustacean

Any man who gives this gift to the women in his life, must ensure his affairs are in order first.

KUHPLOVE Animal Backside Fridge Magnets

This might help some folks think of their coworkers before heading out to work in the morning.

Possum Flavored Candy Canes

I’ve eaten enough fast food in my life, so I don’t need any roadkill cuisine.

Uranus Soap

Self-explanatory.

On the other hand, here are some gifts the Chief would actually like!

Wine Glass and Wine Socks Set

Moonlight Makers Funny Dish Towel

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Merry Christmas 2022!

“It is only after the deepest darkness that the greatest joy can come.”

Malcolm X

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December 2022 Literary Calendar

Events in the month of December for writers and readers

Read a New Book Month (also September)

Famous December Birthdays

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Merry Christmas 2021!

“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.”

Gary Allan

“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”

Maya Angelou

“In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah‘ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out for the wall!’”

Dave Barry

“It’s always consoling to know that today’s Christmas gifts are tomorrow’s garage sales.”

Milton Berle

“Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.”

Andy Borowitz

“The main reason Santa is so jolly because he knows where all the bad girls live.”

George Carlin

“Christmas, here again. Let us raise a loving cup; Peace on Earth, goodwill to men, and make them do the washing up.”

Wendy Cope

“Thank you, Stockings, for being a long flammable piece of fabric people like to hang over a roaring fireplace.”

Jimmy Fallon

“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.”

Garrison Keillor

“There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus.”

Bob Philips

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