December 22 National Days

December 22, 2024, is the 357th day of the year, with only 9 days remaining until the end of the year. As the holiday season approaches its peak, this day offers a mix of three national day celebrations, historical reflections, and baking traditions.

Below is a list of all national and international days celebrated on December 22, each with a brief explanation.

National Cookie Exchange Day: Founded by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, this day celebrates the joy of sharing cookies during the winter holidays. After baking and enjoying cookies earlier in the month (National Cookie Day on December 4th and Bake Cookies Day on December 18th), this day encourages exchanging them with loved ones.

National Date Nut Bread Day: This day honors the sweet bread that highlights the flavors of dates and nuts. Dates, a staple in the Middle East for thousands of years, have been cultivated as far back as 4000 BCE. Some sources also suggest this holiday is celebrated on September 8th.

National Short Person Day: Following yesterday’s National Short Girl Appreciation Day, this day celebrates individuals of shorter stature. Tied to the Winter Solstice, it reflects the relativity of height based on geography and culture. For example, in the Netherlands, a man under 6 feet might be considered short, while in Papua New Guinea, 5’10” would be considered tall. It’s all about perspective!