National Food Holidays – December
December is the season of sugar-dusted joy, whipped cream dreams, and oven-warmed magic. From peppermint bark and rich Christmas trifles to boozy cocoa and showstopping Christmas cookies, this month is a dessert lover’s dream come true. Whether you’re baking late into the night or mixing up a festive cocktail while the snow falls softly outside, December’s food holidays are a daily excuse to indulge in all things sweet, spiced, and sparkly.
Ready to make this season extra magical? Browse my cozy Christmas Recipes, sip your way through the holidays with Festive Cocktails, or dive into a batch of Holiday Cookies for your next cookie exchange or quiet winter afternoon. And if you’re planning a full holiday menu, don’t miss my Christmas Dinner Ideas for comforting classics and modern twists.
Here in Austria, the air is crisp, the windows fog up while baking, and I’ve already lit every candle in the house. The scent of cinnamon and vanilla floats through the kitchen, fairy lights glow from every corner, and the Christkind is just around the corner. December isn’t just a month, it’s a mood, a magical feeling, and the sweetest celebration of the year. So grab a cookie (or three), pour a cup of eggnog, and let’s make every day of December delicious.
🗓️ Monthly Food Holidays – December
- December is National Eggnog Month
- December is National Fruit Cake Month
- December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
🗓️ Daily Food Holidays – December
- December 1: Eat a Red Apple Day, National Peppermint Bark Day, National Pie Day, National Fried Pie Day
- December 2: Business of Popping Corn Day, National Fritters Day, Feast of St. Bibiana, English Breakfast Day (UK)
December 3: National Apple Pie Day, National Green Bean Casserole Day, National Bartender Day, National Peppermint Latte Day - December 4: International Cookie Day, National Cookie Day, National Nut Day, International Cabernet Franc Day
- December 5: National Comfort Food Day, National Sacher Torte Day, National Repeal Day
- December 6: National Gazpacho Day, National Microwave Oven Day, National “Cook for Christmas” Day, World Pear Day (first Saturday)
- December 7: National Cotton Candy Day, National Dine Out Day
- December 8: National Brownie Day, National Donair Day
- December 9: National Opal Apple Day, National Pastry Day, National Pizza Day
- December 10: National Lager Day, International Terra Madre Day
- December 11: National Have a Bagel Day, National Noodle Ring Day
- December 12: National Cocoa Day, National Ambrosia Day, National Gingerbread House Day, National Pho Day
- December 13: National Ice Cream and Violins Day, National Cream Cheese Frosting Day
- December 14: National Bouillabaisse Day, National Roast Chestnuts Day
- December 15: National Cupcake Day, National Lemon Cupcake Day, International Tea Day
- December 16: National Chocolate Covered Anything Day
- December 17: National Maple Syrup Day
- December 18: National “I Love Honey” Day, National Bake Cookies Day
- December 19: National Hard Candy Day, National Oatmeal Muffin Day
- December 20: National Sangria Day
- December 21: Ribbon Candy Day, National Coquito Day, St. Lucia’s Day
- December 22: Date Nut Bread Day, National Cookie Exchange Day
- December 24: Eggnog Day, Christmas Eve
- December 25: Christmas, National Pumpkin Pie Day
- December 26: National Candy Cane Day, St. Stephen’s Day / Boxing Day
- December 27: National Fruitcake Day, St. Stephen’s Day (alt)
- December 28: National Chocolate Candy Day
- December 29: Pepper Pot Day
- December 30: National Bacon Day, Bicarbonate of Soda Day
- December 31: Champagne Day, New Year’s Eve
