December 12 is the 346th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, leaving 19 days until the end of the year. It is often associated with the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, where many regions experience colder temperatures and snowfall. This date is also significant for various cultural and historical events. For example, it is celebrated as the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a major religious observance in Mexico and among Catholics worldwide. Additionally, December 12 has seen various notable events in history, including the founding of New Orleans in 1718.