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Today, around the world
Monday, December 4. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.
Today, somewhere · from DayOneToday
What the world marks
On this day · from DayOneToday
Firsts, not anniversaries
No firsts are recorded for this day yet.
The week ahead, around the world
The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.
Tuesday, Dec 5Sinterklaasavond · Netherlands — Gifts are given with a poem that teases the one who gets it.
Tuesday, Dec 5Father's Day · Thailand — The birthday of King Bhumibol.
Wednesday, Dec 6St Nicholas Day · Many countries — Children find sweets in the shoes they set out.
Wednesday, Dec 6Independence Day · Finland — 1917; two candles in every window.
Thursday, Dec 7Día de las Velitas · Colombia — Little Candles Day: candles and lanterns in every window and doorway.
Friday, Dec 8The Immaculate Conception · Italy · Spain · Philippines — In Italy, the day the Christmas tree goes up.
Sunday, Dec 10Human Rights Day · Worldwide — The Universal Declaration, 1948.