How to sign “December” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “December” instead
Step by step
- Start with D: point your index finger up while your thumb joins the other fingers in a circle.
- Curl your fingertips down over your thumb to form the letter E.
- Open into a curved C hand, your fingers arched as if holding a small ball.
- Keep your hand at chest height, palm facing forward, flowing smoothly from letter to letter.
- Mouth 'December' lightly as you spell — mouthing disambiguates quick fingerspelling.
Practice tip
D-E-C is only three quick letters; keep the rhythm even rather than bouncing on each handshape.
Fingerspell “December”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.