December

December is the twelfth month of the year with 31 days in the Gregorian calendar.

It marks the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

December’s name comes from 'decem', Latin for ten in the Roman calendar.

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December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. It brings **winter** to the Northern Hemisphere and **summer** to the Southern Hemisphere.

Its name derives from Latin **decem**, meaning "ten". December is widely celebrated for **Christmas**, **Hanukkah**, **Boxing Day**, and **New Year’s Eve**.

See also

• November
• January