6 Interesting Facts You Need to Know in December 2020

Most times, the word Christmas will translate to pomp and color as you come together with your family to make merry. Even as you look forward to December, there are certain facts you should hold in mind for December 2020.

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Black Friday Sales May Not Be Big Like the Previous Years

When the year is almost coming to an end, most businesses extend their annual Black Friday, November sale over the holiday period. Even when the sale still occurs, it will not be marked with the great rush as other years.

Many businesses have been affected by the global pandemic, and it took a lot of effort to stay afloat. However, don't hesitate to shop while you can. Look out for the shopping offers across your favorite stores and make a run for it.

Corona Will Still Influence the Parties

After the outbreak of Covid-19, social interactions felt a sting too. Therefore, normal social gatherings have been the norm over the years but will fall short. People may tend to remain indoors with their immediate family to avoid exposure to infection.

Additionally, breathing is quite uncomfortable when wearing the mask, which may hinder people from making merry into the night like previous years.  

A Solar Eclipse is Looming

When a solar eclipse occurs, the moon covers the sun. Therefore, sun rays will not completely reach the earth's surface, and you will experience darkness even during the day. Night and daytime have no difference. You have a chance to experience this great phenomenon on 14th December 2020. 

For this year, the eclipse will have a great impact on Chile and Argentina. If you are in a different country, you will experience a partial eclipse. In order to organize your time not to miss the eclipse, experts from BlankCalendarPages.com suggest using a calendar and a Sky map to carefully follow the Sun's position in the sky. A calendar can also aid you to keep track of your December holiday and increase your productivity as well perform better scheduling.

Plus, to have a great view of the eclipse, position yourself in the eclipse pathway. It would mean through Chile and Argentina. If you are in the northern hemisphere, a common occurrence is to have fewer daylight hours than any other month.

Jingle Bells is Not a Christmas Song

Across several homes, businesses, and even Christmas parties, it is quite common to hear the Jingle Bells Song playing. Even musicians across the globe have created a rendition of the song. Children, too, have not been left behind as they perform carols and Christmas plays.

Originally, the song was composed in the 19th century. Moreover, the song was created as a Thanksgiving song. 

Each Christmas Decoration is Unique 

You've probably grown up with the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree every holiday. Until now, you still hold the practice close to your heart, and you hope to instill the same love for the activity through your children and, hopefully, your grandchildren.

The Christmas tree is also a great feature that is synonymous with the holiday season. Its first christening was in Germany. Unlike the trend now, where you can pick out a tree from a farm or have an artificial form, it was different. It was made from feathers, made special with a green dye.

You can also cultivate a new tradition with your family for decorating the Christmas tree. Make it fun, real, and worth looking forward to for the rest of the year. It doesn't have to be boring because you are doing it year in and out.

Stock Market Booms Over the Season

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Over Christmas, you, among other shoppers, will fill your cart compared to other months. Every day is a shopping day to get better offers. Over December, there is a Santa rush as people look for good offers across the stores. Plus, you will look to find the best Christmas gifts to surprise your family and friends.

That tends to give a new meaning to shocks and shares. If you are a guru on trading, this is an opportune time to make a killing. If you are an amateur, be patient in learning the ropes. For every buy and sell, the aim is to make a profit.

Also, remember some countries in the early years banned Christmas celebrations. However, you have the freedom to express your feelings about celebrations truly. Meet over with your family for dinner, take part in a play if you want to, or better still, make the most out of decorations.

As Christmas fast approaches, you can scroll through your calendar and identify days that would be convenient for you to make new adventure treats. Every day is new, unique and presents a new opportunity to create new memories-make them count.

Marvin Fry

Update 14 September 2020