Old saying Activities. In the Northern Hemisphere, most birds have gone to warmer climates. But many animals are active. Mink, ermine, beavers, and foxes grow beautiful coats of fur. Nature finishes preparing for the long winter ahead.
Many people make feeding places for birds and squirrels.
People celebrate many holidays in December. They prepare for New Year's Eve parties on the last day of December. Some people in New England observe December 21 as Forefathers' Day in honor of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth on Dec. 21, 1620. People in several European countries celebrate December 6 as the Feast of Saint Nicholas. Many of them exchange gifts on that day.