Christmas is a popular holiday celebrated around the world. This holiday is celebrated on December 25th each year, but the day of the week can vary from year to year. Knowing on which day of the week Christmas will fall can be useful for planning events and making travel arrangements. In this article, we will explore the day of the week on which Christmas fell for the past 15 years.
Christmas in 2006: The Beginning of Our Tale
In 2006, Christmas fell on a Monday. This was the beginning of our adventure in exploring the day of the week on which Christmas fell. For those who had to work on Monday, they had to wait until the weekend to celebrate the holiday with their families.
Christmas in 2007: Another Year, Another Day
In 2007, Christmas fell on a Tuesday. This meant that those who worked on Monday had a day off before the holiday. It was a convenient day for many to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones.
Christmas in 2008: The Year of a Leap Day
In 2008, Christmas fell on a Thursday. It was an unusual year as it was a leap year, and there were 366 days in the year instead of 365. This meant that Christmas fell four days later than the previous year.
Christmas in 2009: A Festive Friday
In 2009, Christmas fell on a Friday. It was a perfect day for many to celebrate the holiday as it was the end of the workweek, and many people had a long weekend to enjoy with their families.
Christmas in 2010: A White Christmas on a Saturday
In 2010, Christmas fell on a Saturday. It was a unique year as many places across the US experienced a white Christmas. It was a perfect day for many to enjoy the snow and celebrate the holiday.
Christmas in 2011: Sunday Funday
In 2011, Christmas fell on a Sunday. For many, this meant attending church services in the morning and then spending time with family and friends for the rest of the day.
Christmas in 2012: The Year of the Mayan Apocalypse
In 2012, Christmas fell on a Tuesday. This was a significant year as it was believed by some that the Mayan calendar predicted the end of the world on December 21st, 2012. Fortunately, for those who celebrated Christmas, the world did not end, and they were able to enjoy the holiday.
Christmas in 2013: The Year of the Polar Vortex
In 2013, Christmas fell on a Wednesday. This year was notable for the polar vortex, which brought frigid temperatures and snow to much of the United States during the holiday season. Despite the harsh weather, many people still enjoyed the holiday with their families.
Christmas in 2014: Hump Day Holidays
In 2014, Christmas fell on a Thursday. This meant that many people had to go to work on Monday and Tuesday before the holiday. However, they only had to work one day after the holiday before having a long weekend.
Christmas in 2015: TGIF Christmas
In 2015, Christmas fell on a Friday. This was a perfect day for many to celebrate the holiday as it was the end of the workweek, and many people had a long weekend to spend time with their families.
Conclusion: Patterns and Predictions
In the past 15 years, Christmas has fallen on every day of the week except for Monday. There does not seem to be a clear pattern as to which day of the week Christmas falls on. However, many people hope that Christmas will fall on a weekend or a day before a weekend to have a long holiday. Regardless of the day of the week, Christmas is a time for family, friends, and celebration.
