prop. n. [ F. décembre, from L. December, fr. decem ten; this being the tenth month among the early Romans, who began the year in March. See Ten. ] 1. The twelfth and last month of the year, containing thirty-one days. During this month occurs the winter solstice. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Fig.: With reference to the end of the year and to the winter season; as, the December of his life. [ 1913 Webster ]
[すすはらい, susuharai](n) (1) cleaning dust etc. from rooms; housecleaning; (2) (See 煤掃き) (the traditional Japanese end-of-the-year, 13th December) big house cleaning; spring cleaning (only not in spring)[Add to Longdo]
[かおみせ, kaomise](n, vs) (1) (esp. 顔見せ) making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (2) (esp. 顔見世) introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); (3) (esp. 顔見世) (See 顔見世狂言) December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform[Add to Longdo]
[ことはじめ, kotohajime](n) (1) taking up a new line of work; the beginning of things; (2) starting the preparations for New Year's festivities (December 8 in Tokyo, December 13 in Kyoto); (3) (See 仕事始め) resuming work after the New Year's vacation[Add to Longdo]