Days to Celebrate in December

December on National Celebration Days is like the grand finale of a year-long holiday circus—equal parts festive, frosty, and fabulously over the top. Of course, there’s Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Eve, but don’t overlook the underdogs like National Cookie Day (calories don’t count in December), National Ugly Sweater Day (finally, fashion justice), and National Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day (please try it in a meeting). Celebrate your inner recluse on National Stay Home Because You’re Well Day, and your sweet tooth on National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. December wraps up the year with jingles, jammies, and just enough chaos to make you wonder if your tree’s been spiking your eggnog.