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Today, around the world
Monday, December 25. 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 26Boxing Day · United Kingdom · the Commonwealth — Once the day boxes of thanks were given to those who served all year.
Tuesday, Dec 26Kwanzaa begins · United States — December 26 to January 1: seven principles, one each day.
Thursday, Dec 28Holy Innocents' Day · Spain · Latin America — The day for pranks, as April Fools' Day is elsewhere.
Saturday, Dec 30Rizal Day · Philippines — José Rizal, 1896.
Sunday, Dec 31Hogmanay · Scotland — First-footing: the first guest across the threshold brings the year's luck.
Sunday, Dec 31New Year's Eve · Spain — Twelve grapes, one for each stroke of midnight.
Monday, Jan 1New Year's Day · Worldwide — The first day of the Gregorian year.
Monday, Jan 1Independence Day · Haiti — Haiti became independent in 1804, the first free Black republic.