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I think the origin probably has to do with linguistics that we don't use much anymore. People used to (in English) use months and seasons to denote age, such as a "spring chicken" and the like. I don't have many good examples other than that, but if you look at American Lit from the early 20th century, you'll see it a lot more often than today. Just a guess though.
I don't see it as an issue. I imagine it's an adventurous kind of thing. Something new and different. Something bucking the social norms (from the younglings aspect). For the December, it's probably physical attraction more than anything. Not to say that there can't be more substance to it... there certainly can. I know that if an 18 yo girl found me attractive, I'd be very flattered. Honestly, though, if i were still single, at 30 I can't imagine going out with an 18 year old. Even if they were mature we'd still not have much common ground, most likely. I don't fully get it, but for those that work it out, more power to 'em!
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