Did you know that there are over 75 December holidays? They include: Hanukkah, National Llama Day, National Ice Cream Day and Christmas. Many of these holidays have a variety of traditions that reflect their cultural origins.

On December 24th, millions of families gather together to celebrate the very famous and well-known holiday Christmas. On this holiday, families join each other to have a wonderful meal and give each other gifts. On December 25th, Christmas day occurs. On Christmas day, the magical being known as Santa Claus delivers presents to every household with a child who has the Christmas Spirit. “The first christmas was thought to be on the birth of Jesus Christ, and how he brought salvation to earth. It's the day the Christians receive their saviour.” said Susana Martinez a local Christian Pastor from Albuquerque.

The Jewish holiday commonly known as Hanukkah is celebrated on December 22nd through December 30th. Hanukkah is also known as Chanukah or Festival of Lights. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for religious freedom. Between these eight days numerous things happen. Jewish families celebrate this holiday by lighting a special Hanukkah menorah, a candelabrum with holders for 8 candles, one for each day of celebration, plus a ninth, the shammash or “server”, used to light the others during Hanukkah. One candle is lit on the first night, two on the second, three on the third, through to the eighth night when all are lit. A special prayer is recited during the lighting and while the candles burn it is a time for songs and games, including the four-sided toy called dreidel. The dreidel is popular among children. Some children try to knock other players' dreidels down while others try to spin as many dreidels as possible at one time. Other customs include gift-giving, especially to children, and decorating the home – much like the Christmas celebrations in Christian homes around this time of the year.