December 2024

1

Dec

World AIDS Day

This is a day of solidarity for people affected by HIV, and as the CDC says, "a day for voices to unite by sharing experiences, remembering those lost, and standing together in the fight against HIV."

8

Dec

Bodhi Day

This Buddhist holiday celebrates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

10

Dec

Human Rights Day

The Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on this day in 1948, which was the first declaration of worldwide human rights created by the UN.

12

Dec

Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe

This is a national holiday in Mexico that commemorates the day when the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to an indigenous boy, Juan Diego, in 1531.

17

Dec

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers originally began as a memorial and vigil for those who were murdered by the Green River Killer in Seattle, Washington. Since then, it's received international recognition.

18

Dec

International Migrants Day

International Migrants Day highlights the contributions made by hundreds of millions migrants worldwide, including more than 41 million internally displaced persons, and the challenges they face.

20

Dec

International Human Solidarity Day

This is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states. The UN uses this day to celebrate our unity in diversity and as a day for action to encourage new initiative for poverty eradication.

21

Dec

Yule

A pagan celebration of the winter solstice, Yule was celebrated on the shortest day of the year by burning a tree without cutting it into pieces, singing, dancing, and drinking. Today, it's often associated with a Yule Log and celebrations around Christmastime.

25

Dec

Christmas

A Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus to the virgin Mary.

December 25-January 2

Hanukkah

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. The festival is observed for eight days and nights by lighting the candles of the menorah, eating special meals, and playing dreidel.  

December 26- January 1

Kwanzaa

This weeklong celebration runs from December 26 to January 1st and celebrates African-American culture and heritage.

26

Dec

Zarathosht Diso

Zarathosht Diso is a commemoration of the death anniversary of the prophet Zoroaster. It's an important day of remembrance in the Zoroastrian religion.

31

Dec

New Year's Eve

In the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Eve, also known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day in many countries, is the evening or the entire day of the last day of the year.