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If your birthday falls in the month of December and you are curious to know what sets you apart from the rest of the crowd, here are some fun facts just for you.

1. The origin

The term December is derived from the Latin word ‘decem’ meaning ten. the reason being that December was the tenth month of the Roman calendar. It was only later, with the creation of the Gregorian calendar, that December was relegated to number twelve in the sequence of months.

2. Star sign

People born in the month of December belong to either of the two zodiac signs viz. Sagittarius or Capricorn based on whether their birthday falls before/on or after December 21.

3. Birth flower

Narcissus is the birth flower for the month of December. Narcissus, often mistaken for jonquils, stands for celebration, achievement and fortune.

4. Birth stone

Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli are the birthstones for December. Turquoise is a bluish green stone and symbolizes prosperity and closeness while Lapis Lazuli comes in a bright blue hue and signifies peace and the inner self.

5. Important days

While Christmas is celebrated all over the world on December 25 and is the festival of joy and forgiveness, December 28 is known for some not-so-good credentials namely the unluckiest day of the year. The shortest day of the year i.e. the winter solstice falls on December 21 or 22.

6. Historic occurrences

December has been witness to quite a few historic events, some pioneering like the first flight of the Wright brothers and some disastrous like the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This month has special significance for America as the Boston Tea Party incident took place on the 16th of this month in 1773.

7. Famous birthdays

While quite a few well known denizens from Hollywood were born during this month like Steven Spielberg and Walt Disney, eminent scientists like Sir Isaac Newton and Louis Pasteur also uttered their first cry during this month.

8. Some observances

December is observed as the “Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month”. Other observances like “Stress Free Family Holiday Month” and “National Political Correctness Awareness Month” has also been come to associated with December.