DECEMBER 23, 2025 | NATIONAL PFEFFERNUSSE DAY | FESTIVUS | NATIONAL ROOTS DAY
National Pfeffernuse Day
NATIONAL PFEFFERNUSSE DAY
December 23rd is reserved for National Pfeffernuse Day, a German spice cookie. Very popular around the holidays, pfeffernüsse are fluffy cookies made with ground nuts and spices and covered in powdered sugar. #NationalPfeffernusseDay
Festivus
FESTIVUS
Each year on December 23rd, Festivus commemorates a holiday episode of the television comedy, Seinfeld. In 1997, the popular television comedy brought Festivus to the masses when Frank Costanza (played by Jerry Stiller) explains he invented the holiday in response to the commercialism of Christmas. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us." #Festivus
National Roots Day
NATIONAL ROOTS DAY
National Roots Day on December 23rd encourages families to delve into their family history, heritage, and ancestry. #NationalRootsDay
Coming on December 24, 2025
National Days
CHRISTMAS EVE
NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY
Notable Birthdays for December 23
Joseph Smith (1805-1844) - Founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.
Thomas Turner (1808-1883) - Navy Admiral in the Mexican-American War and Union Navy.
Richard Conner (1843-1924) - Medal of Honor recipient.
Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) - Businesswoman considered the first female self-made millionaire.
Anna J. Harrison (1912-1998) - Chemist who became the first female President of the American Chemical Society.
Kenneth M. Taylor (1919-2006) - WWII flying ace at Pearl Harbor.
Dick Weber (1929-2005) - Professional bowler
Ronnie Schell (1931-Still Living) - Comedian and actor known for his role as Duke Slater in Gomer Pyle.
Susan Lucci (1946-Still Living) - Actress who played Erica Kane on All My Children.
Memorable Events for December 23
1779 - Benedict Arnold is court-martialed for improper conduct.
1907 - The first all-steel passenger railroad coach is completed.
1913 - President Wilson signed legislation to create the Federal Reserve System.
1947 - John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley demonstration their invention, the transistor.
1954 - The first human kidney transplant is performed.