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Events Around the World in December 2009

Author: Karen Wilson

Published: 28th November 2009 14:05

Our summary of some of the most important days in December - but one seems to be missing !! 

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. 

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 has donated a tree to the people of London as a token of their appreciation for Britain's support of Norway during World War II.

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 the Tree Council website for more details.

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

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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. 

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26^th December  - 3^rd January   - Festival of Winter Walks  lots of great walking events for you and your family. Visit the Ramblers Website for more details, or see local walks here.

 31^st December  - see in the New Year in the traditional Scottish style by celebrating Hogmanay in Edingburgh with a host of dance, music and street events. For more information visit the Hogmanay in Edinburgh website.

 

 

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