The December Birthstones are the Turquoise, Zircon and Tanzanite. Turquoise is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and it is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from harm. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits. Turquoise is called the traditional birthstone of December. Blue topaz is considered the secondary birthstone for December.
December Zodiac Signs
Month of December Zodiac Signs are Sagittarius(until December 21) and Capricorn(December 22 onwards).
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Theoretical thinkin is like honey to those people. Born as Sagittarius you will have a tendency to philosophize. Honesty and a strong sense of justice are some of the positive qualities of Sagittarius. Focus and energy are things they give to work and family life. Sagittarius are compatible with: Aquarius, Libra, Aries and Leo.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) When you were born as a Capricorn then you are considered to be quite intelligent. Capricorns are known to be very patient and will go to great lengths as to achieve perspnal goals. This is why Capricorns are usually well suited to handling business problems. Capricorns are compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Aries, Cancer and Taurus.
December Birth Flowers
Month of December flower is the Narcissus. These flowers symbolize sweetness. The embodiment of the idea that you want your beloved one to stay just the way they are. The other December birth flower is Holly, which symbolizes your wish for domestic happiness.
Good Cheer and Success. The December Birth Flower Narcissus senda a clear message of: You Are The Special One to the reciever.
Historical Events for December, 1861
9th » American Civil War: The Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War is established by the Congress of the United States e.g U.S. Congress.
21st » Medal of Honor: Public Resolution 82, containing a provision for a Navy Medal of Valor, is signed into law by President of the United States or President Abraham Lincoln.
26th » American Civil War: The 'Trent Affair': Confederate States of America named Confederate diplomatic envoys James Murray Mason called James M. Mason and John Slidell are freed by the United States government, thus heading off a possible war between the Unit
Famous Birthdays on December in 1861
4th » Hannes Hafstein, Icelandic poet and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Iceland (d. 1922)
4th » Lillian Russell, American actress and singer (d. 1922)
8th » William C. Durant, American businessman, founded General Motors and Chevrolet (d. 1947)
8th » Aristide Maillol, French sculptor and painter (d. 1944)
8th » Georges Méliès, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1938)
9th » Hélène Smith, French psychic and occultist (d. 1929)
10th » Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick (d. 1938)
15th » Charles Duryea, American engineer and businessman, co-founded the Duryea Motor Wagon Company (d. 1938)
15th » Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, Finnish lawyer, judge, and politician, 3rd President of Finland (d. 1944)
16th » Antonio de La Gándara, French painter and illustrator (d. 1917)
18th » Lionel Monckton, English composer and critic (d. 1924)
19th » Italo Svevo, Italian author and playwright (d. 1928)