1. Idaho became a state on December 3, 1890, but it wasn't until December 24 of that year that the first governor, George L. Shoup, was officially inaugurated.

2. In December of 1919, a group of citizens in Moscow, Idaho, banded together to form the Palouse Country Club. The club's first meeting was held on December 24, and it has since become a popular spot for golf and social events.

3. On December 24, 1923, the Idaho Transportation Department was established to oversee the state's roads and highways. Today, the department is responsible for maintaining over 12,000 miles of highways and roads across the state.

4. The historic Idaho State Capitol building in Boise was completed on December 24, 1920. The building, which features neoclassical architecture and a distinctive dome, underwent a major renovation in the early 21st century to restore and modernize its facilities.

5. In December of 1937, the Ketchum Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest established a new ski area near Sun Valley, Idaho. The area would evolve into the Sun Valley Ski Resort, which today is one of the most popular winter destinations in the United States.