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, 1893
4th » First Matabele War: A patrol of 34 British South Africa Company soldiers is Shangani Patrol e.g ambushed and annihilated by more than 3,000 Northern Ndebele people named Matabele warriors on the Shangani River in Matabeleland.
20th » The end of one of the most dramatic Test Matches of all time. In the first to involve six days of play, England became the first team to win one after following on at Sydney.
23rd » The opera 'Hansel and Gretel (opera) or Hansel and Gretel' by Engelbert Humperdinck is first performed.
Famous Birthdays on December in 1893
1st » Henry J. Cadbury, American biblical scholar and Quaker (d. 1974)
2nd » Leo Ornstein, Russian-American pianist and composer (d. 2002)
3rd » Edmond Decottignies, French weightlifter (d. 1963)
4th » Herbert Read, English poet and critic (d. 1968)