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Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Aðfangadagskvöld, the day when the 13th and the last Yule Lad arrives to towns. (Iceland)

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Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Aðfangadagskvöld, the day when the 13th and the last Yule Lad arrives to towns. (Iceland)

Celebrated on this day.

  • Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italian Americans)

    Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italian Americans)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Juleaften (Denmark)/Julaften (Norway)/Julafton (Sweden)

    Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Juleaften (Denmark)/Julaften (Norway)/Julafton (Sweden)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Nittel Nacht (certain Orthodox Jewish denominations)

    Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Nittel Nacht (certain Orthodox Jewish denominations)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Nochebuena (Spain and Spanish-speaking countries)

    Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: Nochebuena (Spain and Spanish-speaking countries)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: The Declaration of Christmas Peace (Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City)

    Christmas Eve (Christianity) and its related observances: The Declaration of Christmas Peace (Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City)

    Celebrated on this day.

Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Sheet Pan Ground Beef and Carrots

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Sheet Pan Ground Beef and Carrots

Prep 20 min

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss ground beef and carrots with oil and butter on a sheet pan. Roast 15-18 min. That's it.

Ingredients

ground beef, butter, carrots

History

On This Day

7 events
A helicopter crash kills Martha Érika Alonso, first female Governor of Puebla, Mexico, and her husband Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas, former governor.

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2018

A helicopter crash kills Martha Érika Alonso, first female Governor of Puebla, Mexico, and her husband Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas, former governor.

  • 2008

    The Lord's Resistance Army, a Ugandan rebel group, begins a series of attacks against civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, massacring more than 400.

  • 1999

    Indian Airlines Flight 814 is hijacked in Indian airspace between Kathmandu, Nepal, and Delhi, India. The aircraft landed at Kandahar in Afghanistan. The incident ended on December 31 with the release of 190 survivors (one passenger is killed).

  • 1979

    The first Ariane 1 rocket is launched from ELA-1 at the Guiana Space Centre.

  • 1973

    District of Columbia Home Rule Act is passed, allowing residents of Washington, D.C. to elect their own local government.

  • 1969

    Nigerian troops capture Umuahia, the Biafran capital.

  • 1968

    Apollo program: The crew of Apollo 8 enters into orbit around the Moon, becoming the first humans to do so. They performed ten lunar orbits, took the Earthrise photograph, broadcast live TV pictures, and read the first ten verses of Genesis.

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Birthdays

Born Today

4
  • Davante Adams

    1992·American football player

  • Serge Aurier

    1992·Ivorian footballer

  • Fa'amanu Brown

    1994·New Zealand rugby league player

  • Miguel Castro

    1994·Dominican baseball player

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Florida Man

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  • Florida man caught with drugs on his penis but denies drugs are his

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

358

Day of 365 · 98% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

358 is even

Today's Season

Horoscope

Capricorn

Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19

Element
Earth
Ruler
Saturn

Bring excitement to your home by discussing long-term goals with anyone you cohabitate with, darling Capricorn. As the Aries Moon and Saturn unite, initiative and structure act as molecules for success. If you currently live alone, connect with a family member or your closest friend to spark mutual inspiration. Consider where untapped resources might be hiding while Pluto activates. Selling unwanted goods or reassessing your budget could make a significant impact on your bank account. You may feel restless or emotional later tonight when Luna and Jupiter square off. If you struggle to settle down, try indulging in simple comforts or self-care practices.

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On the Horizon

Coming Up

4 events
  • 01

    Christmas

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  • 02

    New Year's Eve

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  • 03

    New Year's Day

    224

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  • 04

    Valentine's Day

    268

    days

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Desk Break

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The Routine

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