Celebrate 31+ Delicious December Food Holidays

There are many amazing December Food Holidays to celebrate all month long. The most popular food day in December is National Cookie Day. It is celebrated every year on December 4th. It makes perfect sense to have a National Cookie Day in the month that is most popular for cookie baking. Cookies are a perfect dessert for the holidays and fun cookie exchanges. It is an official holiday in the United States.

December food holidays to celebrate

December Monthly Food Days

Monthly food holidays are celebrated all month long. There is no specific
day of celebration. Just a food fest all month long.

December only has three-month long food celebrations, eggnog month, fruit cake month and pear month. 

Christmas and New Year are not just popular December holidays – many people around the world celebrate a variety of traditions during this festive time of the year. From Hanukkah and Krampusnacht to Kwanzaa and Yule, December is truly an exciting month of holidays! As with all celebrations, food is a staple. Celebrate December food themes every day with food! There are many food holidays in December, we are sure you will find your favorite to celebrate. 

Celebrate these foods all month long!

    • National Eggnog Month

    • National Fruit Cake Month

    • National Pear Month

National December Food Holidays

As it turns out, there are quite a few delicious and unique food holidays to celebrate this month! From National Cookie Day on December 4th to National Eggnog Day on December 24th, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy your favorite treats.

Other notable food holidays this month include National Pastry Day on December 9th, National Chocolate Covered Anything Day on December 16th, and National Fried Shrimp Day on December 21st.

No matter what your favorite food is, there’s likely a holiday this month dedicated to celebrating and enjoying it. So why not gather your friends and family and create some delicious meals and treats to enjoy together? Happy Eating!

December daily food days are holidays celebrated on the same date every year, regardless of the day of the week.

Let’s take a closer look at all the delicious December Food Holidays we can celebrate every day.

Food Days in December

December 1Fried Pie Day
December 2Fritters Day
December 3Peppermint Latte Day
December 4Cookie Day
December 5Comfort Food Day
Sacher Torte Day
December 6Gazpacho Day
December 7Cotton Candy Day
December 8Brownie Day
December 9Pastry Day
December 10Lager Day
December 11Noodle Ring Day
December 12Ambrosia Day
Cocoa Day
December 13Popcorn String Day
Ice Cream and Violins Day
December 14Bouillabaisse Day
Biscuits and Gravy Day
December 15Cupcake Day
Gingerbread Latte Day
December 16Chocolate Covered Anything Day
December 17Maple Syrup Day
December 18Roast Suckling Pig Day
December 19Hard Candy Day
Oatmeal Muffin Day
December 20Sangria Day
December 21Fried Shrimp Day
Kiwi Fruit Day – Kiwi Day
December 22Date Nut Bread
December 23Pfeffernuesse Day
December 24Eggnog Day
December 25Pumpkin Pie Day
December 26Candy Cane Day
December 27Fruitcake Day
December 28Chocolate Candy Day
December 29Pepper Pot Day
December 30Bacon Day
December 31Champagne Day

December Holidays

As we approach the end of the year, many people’s minds turn to the December holidays. This festive season, which typically encompasses Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve, is a time of joy, togetherness, and reflection.

For some, it’s a chance to celebrate religious traditions and reconnect with loved ones near and far. For others, it’s an opportunity to take some much-needed time off and indulge in some rest and relaxation.

Whatever your background or aspiration, there’s something truly special about this time of year. So, as we gear up for the month of December, let’s remember to cherish the moments, spread kindness and cheer, and, most importantly, appreciate all that we have in our lives. Happy Holidays!

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