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December 12 National Day

December 12th National Day

December 12th National Day Calendar – There are a few food holidays that are celebrated on December 12th. Here are a few examples:

  • National Ambrosia Day: This holiday celebrates a type of fruit salad that is made with citrus fruits and marshmallows.
  • National Poinsettia Day: This holiday celebrates the poinsettia, a popular holiday plant that is often used to decorate homes during the holiday season.
  • National Cocoa Day: This December holiday celebrates cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, and encourages people to enjoy cocoa-based treats such as hot chocolate or chocolate-covered pretzels.

These are just a few examples of food-related holidays that are celebrated on December 12th. There may be other food-related holidays or observances that are specific to certain countries or regions.

December 12 History

There have been a number of significant events that have occurred on December 12th throughout history. Here are a few examples:

  • In 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the United States Constitution.
  • In 1798, the United States Marine Corps was established.
  • In 1848, the California Gold Rush began when gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento.
  • In 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL) was founded in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • In 1968, the Apollo 8 spacecraft, carrying astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon.

These are just a few examples of the significant events that have occurred on December 12th throughout history. There have likely been many other important events that have taken place on this day as well.