Historical Events on December 2
In Tonga, a counrty in Oceania, on December, 2 they celebrate the Anniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I!
And in Kazakhstan it is the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan!
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In Tonga, a counrty in Oceania, on December, 2 they celebrate the Anniversary of the Coronation of King Tupou I!
And in Kazakhstan it is the Day of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan!
The First Sunday of Advent is particularly important during the Advent Season and many special activities are launched on this day.
Advent calendars may be given on this day. Advent calendars are calendars which count the day to Christmas.
On this day, some people may also light the first candle on their Advent Wreath. This candle symbolizes Hope.
St. Nicholas Day 
St. Nicholas is known for selling all his possessions and giving his money to the poor. Raised as a devout Christian, St. Nicholas dedicated his whole life to serving the sick and suffering.
While St. Nicholas Day is not to be confused with Chrismas, there are similarities. Traditionally, on that day, shoes were left by fires at night so they could dry. Another tradition suggests leaving treats for good boys and girls. However, the naughty ones receive a twig.
Surprise someone with a treat on Saint Nicholas Day or slip a gift into their shoe.
Small Business Saturday? 
While it is a National Cotton Candy Day in the US, they celebrate Small Business Saturday in the United Kingdom.
It’s up to you wether you want to treat yourself with some sugary sweet or to patronize small, brick and mortar businesses with some holiday shopping.
People who want to acknowledge this day can do so promoting it on social media or by recommending your favorite small business to your friends and family.
American rapper and actress, Nicki Minaj, American actor Ian Somerhalder, German painter and illustrator, Adolph Menzel, Japanese voice actress and singer, Kotono Mitsuishi, and Mary, Queen of Scots were born on this day.
It is now believed that the Dutch painter was suffering from a psychotic break. After cutting off his left ear, van Gogh bandaged his head and took the severed ear to a prostitute for safekeeping.
Approximately 8,000 fans saw Chicago top Milwaukee 92-87 at Milwaukee Arena in the first WBL game on December 9, 1978.
It was the 1st game of Women's Pro Basketball League.
On December, 10 – Nobel Day – award ceremonies take place in both Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway.
At the Stockholm Concert Hall, the winners in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and economic sciences receive a medal from the King of Sweden, as well as a diploma and a cash award.
In 1964 on this day Nobel Peace Prize was presented to Dr Martin Luther King Jr. in Oslo.
International Mountain Day seeks to raise awareness of the effects of climate change on mountains. Mountains are critical for water, food, and clean energy.
According to the United Nations, about half of the human population depends on mountains.
Jamhuri Day, also called Independence Day, one of the most important national holidays in Kenya and Constitution Day, a public holiday of Russia, both observed on December 12.
Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday is meant to officially mark the date when Kenya became an independent republic which happened on 12 December 1963.
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the Russian Constitution in 1993 by the Supreme Soviet of the RSFSR. In Russia constitution Day was a day off until 2005, when the government made it a working holiday.
The award winning film was adapted from the Pulitzer winner Margaret Mitchell's book by the same name.
About 300,000 people came out in Atlanta for the film's premiere at the Loew's Grand Theatre on December 15, 1939.
Maybe you should also watch it today?
National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and all kinds of cookies are given to friends and family. Try this recipe!
The Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa held annually on 16 December.
Day of Reconciliation is also called Day of the Vow, Day of the Covenant, and Dingane’s Day.
The holiday commemorates the victory of the Voortrekkers (southern Africans of Dutch and German) over the Zulus at the Battle of Blood River in 1838.
On this day in leadership history in 1791, a traffic regulation in New York City established the first street to go “One Way.”
Horses and buggies had to change their route in getting to their destination.
On December 18, 1966, Richard Walker made an observation which is now credited as the discovery of Epimetheus.
Epimetheus is an inner satellite of Saturn.
St. Nicholas comes to Ukraine on December 19th in the Orthodox Julian calendar. The night is often called “Magic Night”. It is seen as a universal children’s festival.
It is a happy day with sleigh rides and snowmen building. Schools have plays telling Nicholas stories and the saint visits local churches. Dressed as a Byzantine bishop, the good saint is often accompanied by angels.
In Lviv 100s of volunteers prepare gifts for thousands of less fortunate children across Ukraine through the St. Nicholas Travels Around Ukraine campaign.
