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, 1878
18th » John Kehoe, the last of the Molly Maguires is executed in Pennsylvania.
18th » The House of Thani called Al-Thani family become the rulers of the state of Qatar
31st » Karl Benz, working in Mannheim, Germany, filed for a patent on his first reliable Two-stroke engine e.g two-stroke gas engine, and he was granted the patent in 1879.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1878
3rd » Francis A. Nixon, American businessman (d. 1956)
4th » Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich of Russia (d. 1918)
10th » C. Rajagopalachari, Indian lawyer and politician, 45th List of Governors-General of India or Governor-General of India (d. 1972)
15th » Hans Carossa, German author and poet (d. 1956)
18th » Joseph Stalin, Georgian-Russian marshal and politician, 4th Premier of the Soviet Union (d. 1953)
21st » Jan Łukasiewicz, Polish-Irish mathematician and philosopher (d. 1956)
22nd » Myer Prinstein, Polish-American jumper (d. 1925)
23rd » Stephen Timoshenko, Ukrainian-American engineer (d. 1972)
25th » Louis Chevrolet, Swiss-American race car driver (d. 1941)
25th » Noël Leslie, Countess of Rothes (d. 1956)
25th » Joseph M. Schenck known as Joseph Schenk, Russian-born American film executive (d. 1961)
30th » William Aberhart, Canadian evangelist and politician, 7th Premier of Alberta (d. 1943)
31st » Elizabeth Arden, Canadian businesswoman, founded Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (d. 1966)
31st » Horacio Quiroga, Uruguayan-Argentinian author, poet, and playwright (d. 1937)