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December Observances
- World AIDS Day (Dec 1) – World AIDS Day, is a global day to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, raise awareness, show support for those living with the virus, and remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.
- The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3) – The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all aspects of society
- Human Rights Day (Dec 10) – Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10th, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948
- International Anti-Corruption Day (Dec 9) – observed annually on December 9th to raise awareness about the impact of corruption and to promote efforts to combat it
- Hanukkah – (December 14 -22) Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem after it was recaptured by the Maccabees in the 2nd century BCE.
- Christmas – Christmas is celebrated on December 25 by most Christians as the day to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. It marks the belief that Jesus — regarded by Christians as the Son of God — came into the world, symbolizing hope, light, and salvation.
- Kwanzaa – Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African and African-American heritage, community, and shared cultural values. It is observed each year from December 26 to January 1.
- Yule (coinciding with the solstice), and even secular celebrations like Festivus on December 23 – Yule is an ancient wintersolstice festival historically celebrated by Germanic and Norse peoples, marking the return of longer days and the “rebirth of the sun.