December 13th Holidays: Celebrations and Observances Worldwide

December 13th is a day filled with various holidays, celebrations, observances, and historical significance around the world. From international events to national holidays and religious commemorations and saints, this date holds special meaning for many cultures and communities. Explore the list of holidays, observances and saints celebrated on December 13th.

Holidays on December 13th

Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.