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, 1884
6th » The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., is completed.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1884
1st » Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, German painter (d. 1976)
2nd » Erima Harvey Northcroft, New Zealand soldier, lawyer, and judge (d. 1953)
3rd » Rajendra Prasad, Indian lawyer and politician, 1st President of India (d. 1963)
3rd » Walther Stampfli, Swiss politician, 50th List of Presidents of the Swiss Confederation known as President of the Swiss Confederation (d. 1965)
6th » Cornelia Meigs, American author, playwright, and academic (d. 1973)
11th » Piet Ooms, Dutch swimmer and water polo player (d. 1961)
14th » Jane Cowl, American actress and playwright (d. 1950)
16th » Seibo Kitamura, Japanese sculptor (d. 1987)
18th » Emil Starkenstein, Czech-Jewish co-founder of clinical pharmacology, murdered at Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp (d. 1942)
25th » Samuel Berger (boxer) e.g Samuel Berger, American boxer (d. 1925)
25th » Evelyn Nesbit, American actress (d. 1967)
30th » Hideki Tōjō, Japanese general and politician, 40th Prime Minister of Japan (d. 1948)
31st » Bobby Byrne (baseball) e.g Bobby Byrne, American baseball and soccer player (d. 1964)
Famous Deaths for December 1884
1st » William Swainson (lawyer) called William Swainson, English-New Zealand lawyer and politician, Attorney-General (New Zealand) or Attorney-General of the Crown Colony of New Zealand (b. 1809)
23rd » John Chisum, American businessman (b. 1824)