December begins (astrologically) with the sun in the sign of Sagittarius and ends in the sign of Capricorn. Astronomically speaking, the sun begins in the constellation of Ophiuchus, which is the only zodiacal constellation that is not counted as an astrological sign, and ends in the constellation of Sagittarius.
In Latin, decem means "ten". December was also the tenth month in the Roman calendar until a monthless winter period was divided between January and February.
The solstice called the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere and the summer solstice in the southern hemisphere occurs on dates varying from 20 December to December 22 (in UTC).
In the pagan wheel of the year the summer solstice is the time of Litha and the winter solstice is that of Yule.
In Finnish, December is called joulukuu, meaning "month of Christmas", since about the 18th century. Earlier it was called talvikuu, meaning "month of winter".
In Irish, December is called Mí na Nollaig, meaning "month of Christmas".
In the old Japanese calendar, the month is called Shiwasu meaning "priests run"; it is named so because priests are busy making end of the year prayers and blessings.
In Xhosa, December is known as ngeyomNga, meaning "month of the mimosa thorn tree".
In Anishinaabemowin, December is known as Manidoo Giizis, meaning "little spirit moon".
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