December 12, 2020

International Shareware Day is a day to acknowledge the hard work of programmers who create software that users can try before buying.

Retail Employees Day is observed on December 12 to thank and celebrate the hard work of retail staff worldwide.

The Festival of Unmentionable Thoughts is observed to encourage self-reflection and the acknowledgment of private, often unspoken ideas.

International Sound Check Day is celebrated on December 12 to honor audio engineers and the "one, two" microphone test ritual.

International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed on December 12 to advocate for accessible and affordable medical care for all.

International Day of Neutrality is observed on December 12 to promote the role of neutral states in maintaining global peace and security.

National Poinsettia Day is observed on December 12 to honor Joel Roberts Poinsett and celebrate the world's most popular holiday plant.

National Ding-A-Ling Day is observed on December 12 to encourage people to reconnect with old friends and family through phone calls.

Gingerbread House Day is observed to celebrate the tradition of building and decorating edible homes made of spiced cookie dough.

National Wreaths Across America Day honors veterans by placing wreaths on graves, observed annually on a designated Saturday in December.

National Ambrosia Day is observed annually on December 12. This food holiday celebrates the creamy, fruity salad that has graced American potlucks and holiday tables for over a century. History…

National 12-Hour Fresh Breath Day is observed on December 12 to promote long-lasting oral hygiene habits and the importance of fresh breath.