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Events Around the World in December 2009

Published: 27th November 2009 20:06

December 1^st  -  the Treaty of Lisbon is expected to come into force.   This agreement was signed on 13^th December 2007 and was designed to change the workings of the European Union. 

 European Flag

December 2^nd  - The Burj Dubai in Dubai, United Emirates will be completed.  To date it is already the tallest man made structure ever built at 818m (2,684ft).  Work on this building began in September 2004 and it is expected to be ready for occupancy in January 2010.

December 3^rd  - Christmas  Tree lighting ceremony Trafalgar Square , London.  Every year since 1947 the city of Oslo, Norway donate a tree to the people of London as a token of their appreciation for Britain's support of Norway during World War 11

25^th November -  6^th December -  National Tree Week this is the UK's largest tree celebration and marks the start of the winter tree planting season. The event is well supported by the tree council, local councils, schools and community groups.  Visit http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/ for more details.

December Christmas markets  - markets at home and abroad held throughout December including Hyde Park, Cologne, Bath, Lille and of course the Victorian Fayre, Chipping Sodbury

12^th December -  the maiden voyage of the "Oasis of the Seas" takes place.  This ship is the largest passenger ship in the world carrying 5,400 passengers.

Menorah

12^th December  - Chanukah this is an eight day Jewish festival that commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt.  This festival is also known as the "Festival of Lights".  A special  candelabrum know as a Menorah is lit at sundown.

21^st - 22^nd December - Winter Solace the shortest day of the year or the longest night. 

25^th December Christmas Day is an annual holiday and celebrated on 25^th December the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

26^th - 3^rd January   - Festival of Winter Walks  lots of great walking events for you and your family. Visit www.ramblers.org.uk/winterwalks

 31^st December  - see in the New Year in the traditional Scottish style by celebrating Hogmanay in Edingburgh a host of dance, music and street events. For more information visit http://www.edinburghhogmanay.org/

 

 

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