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December Features on USA.gov

1. Holiday Resources
2. Shop Government Stores
3. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – December 7
4. Hand-Washing Awareness Week – December 7-13
5. FREE Annual Credit Reports

1. Holiday Resources

Visit USA.gov’s Happy Holidays page for some festive ideas and helpful tips. You’ll find:

• Recipes and a meat and poultry hotline
• Airport security tips and other travel resources
• Volunteer options
• Information on supporting U.S. troops
• A Santa tracking website
• Decorating safety tips
• And more!

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2. Shop Government Stores

Have you ever bought gifts or souvenirs from the government? Believe it or not, the government sells an interesting range of items, from collectible coins and ornaments to uncut currency and flags flown over the U.S. Capitol. Try something different this year and see if you can find some unexpected gifts from government stores.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – December 7

December 7, 1941 is known as "the day that shall live in infamy." It’s the day on which Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing and injuring thousands of Americans.

December 7 is a day to honor those who died or became wounded at Pearl Harbor, and to remember how this event affected America’s involvement in World War II.

4. Hand-Washing Awareness Week – December 7-13

December 7-13 is National Hand-Washing Awareness Week. The timing couldn’t be better since flu season is now upon us. Washing your hands is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection. In fact, washing your hands saves lives!

Good hand hygiene is easy:

• Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
• Rub hands together, making a lather, and scrub for 15-20 seconds (imagine singing "Happy Birthday" two times).
• Rinse hands well under running water.
• Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet.

If soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

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5. FREE Annual Credit Reports

One way to help protect your identity is to check your credit reports on a regular basis. By doing so, you can ensure that there are no loans, credit cards, or other financial obligations that have been fraudulently initiated in your name.

By law, you are entitled to three free credit reports every 12 months—one each from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, the national consumer credit reporting agencies. If you haven’t requested free credit reports in more than 12 months, it’s time.

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