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Tuesday, December 5. What the world marks, and the firsts that happened on this day.

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What the world marks

NetherlandsSinterklaasavondGifts are given with a poem that teases the one who gets it.

ThailandFather's DayThe birthday of King Bhumibol.

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No firsts are recorded for this day yet.

The same subject is marked on different dates almost everywhere.

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.

Tuesday, Dec 12Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe · Mexico

Tuesday, Dec 12Jamhuri Day · Kenya — Independence, 1963.