December 8 Holidays

Food & Beverage

National Brownie Day

Sweet tooth cravings? National Brownie Day is here! Get ready for delicious recipes, discounts, and deals to satisfy your chocolatey needs!

Special Interest

Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day

Take a time-traveling adventure and explore the past, present, and future on Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day! Get creative and have fun!

Fun

Worldwide Candle Lighting Day

Light a candle on Worldwide Candle Lighting Day to honor and remember those who have passed away - it's a beautiful way to show love and respect.

Appreciation

National Blue Collar Day

Celebrate National Blue Collar Day and show your appreciation for all the hard-working individuals who keep our communities running!

Health

National Health Savings Account Day

Save your money and stay healthy! Celebrate National Health Savings Account Day by investing in yourself and setting up an HSA today.

Fun

Christmas Jumper Day

Get in the festive spirit with Christmas Jumper Day! Pull out your coziest, funniest, or most outlandish Christmas sweater and spread the cheer.

Religious

Bodhi Day

Get ready to reflect and find inner peace on Bodhi Day - a celebration of enlightenment and mindfulness. Let go of your worries and embrace the present moment!

Religious

Virgin of Caacupé Day

Honor the Virgin of Caacupé on her special day with prayers, processions, and cultural festivities that celebrate Paraguay's patron saint.

Fun

Take it in the Ear Day

Have a blast on Take it in the Ear Day by trying out new and unique ear-related activities, from piercing to listening to your favorite tunes!

Religious

Immaculate Conception Day

On Immaculate Conception Day, honor the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin and reflect on her role in Catholicism.

Religious

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Honor the Virgin Mary on Feast of the Immaculate Conception by attending mass, lighting candles and reflecting on her miraculous conception.

Religious

Santa Marian Kamalen Day

On Santa Marian Kamalen Day, honor the patron saint of Guam with prayers, processions, and feasts - a celebration not to be missed!

Name Days

National Simon Day

It's time to honor all the Simons out there on National Simon Day! Show some love for those with this popular name and make their day extra special.

2024 Monthly Holidays that include December 8

Animal

National Cat Lovers’ Month

Celebrate National Cat Lovers' Month - show your furry friends some extra love with special treats, toys, and cuddles!

Special Interest

Month of Giving

The Month of Giving is here - make a positive difference in your community and spread joy by donating to local charities!

Special Interest

Spiritual Literacy Month

Discover the power of your spiritual side this month with Spiritual Literacy Month - explore new beliefs and practices to live a more fulfilling life!

Cause

Universal Human Rights Month

This Universal Human Rights Month, join us in standing up for everyone's right to freedom and equality - because we're all worth it!

Health

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Join us in raising awareness for National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - don't drink and drive, it's not worth the risk!

Cause

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Make sure your holiday gifts are safe and fun for all ages - shop during Safe Toys and Gifts Month to find toys that meet safety standards!

Cause

National Volunteers Month

Let's give a big round of applause to all the amazing volunteers out there - thank you for making a difference in our communities!

Food & Beverage

Worldwide Food Service Safety Month

Let's raise awareness and promote safe food practices this Worldwide Food Service Safety Month - because a healthy meal starts with proper handling!

Cause

Gift of Sight Month

Spread the gift of sight and give someone a brighter future this month - donate to organizations that provide vision care for those in need!

Special Interest

National Tie Month

It's time to bring out your best neckwear and celebrate National Tie Month in style - a perfect excuse to add some fun and fashion to your work wardrobe!

Cause

Operation Santa Paws

Spread holiday cheer and help shelter animals by participating in Operation Santa Paws - donate toys, treats, or even adopt a furry friend!

Special Interest

National Write a Business Plan Month

Ready to bring your business idea to life? Join the thousands of entrepreneurs celebrating National Write a Business Plan Month and get your plan in gear!

Religious

Advent Begins

Light the first candle and fill your hearts with love as Advent Begins, welcoming the joyous season of peace, hope, and anticipation!

Special Interest

Falls Festival History

Dive into the story of Falls Festival, an extraordinary journey of music and merriment from its humble beginnings to a global phenomenon!

Health

The Nos Galan Road Races

Ready, set, race! Join the excitement and tradition of The Nos Galan Road Races - a festive event filled with running, music, and fun for all ages.

Cause

Volunteerism Month (Philippines)

Calling all Filipinos to make a positive impact in their communities this Volunteerism Month! Join forces and spread kindness through service.

2024 Famous Birthdays on December 8

<div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ann-coulter" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/cbf82870-a2e5-4882-1271-13f174633d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ann Coulter" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Novelist</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ann-coulter" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ann Coulter</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kim-basinger" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/3434dffb-37f1-4c20-18ab-2a6fd76f3d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Kim Basinger" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/kim-basinger" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Kim Basinger</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ian-somerhalder" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/8bbc23ea-5cd8-46b5-5c7e-b8c06a052d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Ian Somerhalder" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">TV Actor</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/ian-somerhalder" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Ian Somerhalder</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/dwight-howard" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/6ae74aa1-58bf-4a40-2856-3aa694c04700/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Dwight Howard" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Basketball Player</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/dwight-howard" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Dwight Howard</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/annasophia-robb" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/e6992603-24a5-420b-fb14-dcf65abe7d00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="AnnaSophia Robb" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/annasophia-robb" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">AnnaSophia Robb</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/pee-wee" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/4d3656c4-fd66-4db9-e6b9-b17e2fc24400/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Pee Wee" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">World Music Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/pee-wee" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Pee Wee</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/sam-hunt" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/fbb69861-9630-4509-c217-0fc73f3cb100/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Sam Hunt" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Country Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/sam-hunt" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Sam Hunt</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/teala-dunn" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/56d07edf-2ee4-40eb-4284-e95583ebe000/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Teala Dunn" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Movie Actress</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/teala-dunn" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Teala Dunn</h3></a></div></div></div></div><div role="listitem" class="single-holiday w-dyn-item"><div class="position-relative---z-index-1"><div class="card card-image-top team-member-link-card"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jim-morrison" class="card-link-image---image-wrapper border-radius-32px w-inline-block" target="_blank"><div class="holiday-card-image w-embed"><img src="https://imagedelivery.net/lCsODh8EJUNDijZLbbcSWQ/8c178a3c-a041-49f2-df2c-934a34a70a00/mediumsquare" loading="lazy" alt="Jim Morrison" class="holiday-card-image"></div></a><div class="flex-date"><div class="badge-primary small team-member-job-title-badge">Rock Singer</div></div><div class="pd-left-and-right-20px pd-left-and-right-12px-mbp"><a href="https://www.famouspeople.io/people/jim-morrison" class="holiday-card-title-block w-inline-block" target="_blank"><h3 class="card-link-title---hover-secondary-1 display-4 mg-bottom-2px">Jim Morrison</h3></a></div></div></div></div>

Historical Events on December 8

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>757</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Poet Du Fu's Return to Chang'an</div><div class='timeline-text'>Braved through the An Lushan Rebellion, renowned poet Du Fu made a courageous return to Chang'an to serve the court of Emperor Xuanzong.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1660</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Woman on English Stage</div><div class='timeline-text'>A significant leap in theater as the first woman, possibly Margaret Hughes or Anne Marshall, performed on an English public stage, playing Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1854</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Proclamation of Immaculate Conception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of Immaculate Conception, depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived free of Original Sin, through his Apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1907</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>King Gustaf V Ascends Swedish Throne</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marking an important date in Sweden's history, King Gustaf V took to the throne, setting his reign for over 43 years.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Atoms for Peace" Speech Delivered</div><div class='timeline-text'>U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his iconic "Atoms for Peace" speech advocating a peaceful use of nuclear energy and leading an American program to supply equipment and information on nuclear power globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption of the Flag of Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Council of Europe adopts the Flag of Europe representing unity among European nations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tragic Loss of John Lennon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Renowned musician and Beatle band member John Lennon was tragically murdered in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marking a significant stride in peacekeeping efforts during the Cold War, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty at the White House.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commonwealth of Independent States Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Leaders of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine sign an agreement dissolving the Soviet Union, leading to the establishment of the Commonwealth of Independent States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Metallica's Historic Concert</div><div class='timeline-text'>The band Metallica sets a world record by becoming the first band to perform on all seven continents after playing a show in Antarctica.</div></div></div>

FAQs

What holiday is December 8?

December 8th is an eclectic celebration of holidays that cater to a wide array of interests and cultures! Diving right into the festivities, it's National Brownie Day, so treat yourself to a decadent, chocolate delight. For a dose of imaginative fun, participate in Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day—why not explore different eras from the comfort of your present-day life? If you're feeling spiritual or religiously inclined, you can observe the Immaculate Conception Day, which is widely celebrated in various forms across countries including the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Santa Marian Kamalen Day. Additionally, Bodhi Day offers a moment to honor enlightenment in Buddhist traditions. Don't miss out on these diverse and deeply meaningful celebrations!