Born in December
What does being born in December mean?
Being born in December means your sign is Sagittarius (through December 21) or Capricorn (from December 22). December's birthstones include turquoise, tanzanite and zircon, several of them prized blue gems. In the Northern Hemisphere December holds the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and the month is marked worldwide by major seasonal holidays.
Famous people born in December
Explore the day-by-day pages below for people born on each date in December.
December Zodiac Signs
December Birthstone — Tanzanite
December has three birthstones — tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise — and the range they represent is remarkable: the newest named gemstone in history, one of the oldest minerals on earth, and a blue-green gem traded across continents for seven thousand years. T…
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- Narcissus (Paperwhite) — good wishes, faithfulness and respect
- Holly — protection, defence and domestic happiness
The paperwhite narcissus flowers indoors in midwinter, making it a popular festive bloom, and the genus name traces to the Greek myth of Narcissus. Holly, with its evergreen leaves and red berries, was used in Roman Saturnalia and later folded into Christmas decoration as a symbol of enduring life through the cold season.
December in the Year
December contains the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere (the shortest day) and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What zodiac sign is December?
December spans Sagittarius until December 21 and Capricorn from December 22 onward.
What is the December birthstone?
December has several birthstones, including turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
What flower represents December?
The narcissus (paperwhite) and holly are the traditional December birth flowers.
Who are famous people born in December?
Notable December births include Isaac Newton (Julian date), Walt Disney and Taylor Swift.