Desember

Desember is the twelfth and final month of the Gregorian calendar, comprising 31 days. The name comes from the Latin December, meaning “ten,” a reference to its position in the early Roman calendar when it was the tenth month before January and February were added. The month is widely used around the world, though the spelling varies by language, with Desember used in Indonesian and Malay, and December in English and many other languages.

In the Northern Hemisphere, December marks the onset of winter, with shorter days and often colder weather. The winter solstice, typically occurring around December 21 or 22, is the shortest day of the year. In the Southern Hemisphere, December falls in summer, bringing longer daylight and warmer temperatures. The month also contains several cultural and religious observances, most notably Christmas on December 25 and New Year’s Eve on December 31, which are celebrated in many countries with varying traditions. Advent periods in Christian traditions often begin in December, depending on the year.

Astrologically, December spans the zodiac signs of Sagittarius (until about December 21) and Capricorn (from about December 22 onward). The month’s timing can shift slightly by year due to calendar conventions, but it consistently serves as the bridge between the old year and the new one in many cultural calendars.