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The December Interfaith Calendar 2024 highlights religious holidays and religious days. To see all of the December interfaith calendar 2024 events, try a free trial of our online DEI Calendar. Our monthly blog teaches you about different world religions. It is a chance to continue to learn about others every month and faiths different from yours.
Please note that if a holiday begins the evening before, we will mark it with an asterisk (*).
December Interfaith Calendar 2024 Highlights
Christian: Saint Nicholas Day – December 6
Today honors Saint Nicholas, a Christian saint known as the patron saint of children. On this day, gift-giving is common with acts of charity and volunteering.
Buddhist: Bodhi Day – December 8
Today Buddhists honor the day that Siddhartha Gautama who became Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. This powerful event in their religion’s history was when Buddha discovered the Four Noble Truths, a major foundation for their teachings.
Roman Catholic: Las Posadas – December 16-24
This week-long festival marks the celebration of the effort that Mary and Joseph made to find an inn before Mary gave birth to Jesus. A piñata full of toys and candy is struck until it’s broken when the kids scramble for their treasures.
Christmas – December 25
Christmas is a significant celebration within Christian communities that honors the birth of Jesus Christ. This holiday is embraced across various cultures worldwide, featuring customs such as gift-giving, festive meals, and communal worship. Homes and public spaces are decorated with wreaths, lights, and Christmas trees. This season is a time for reflection, giving, and gathering with loved ones.
Jewish: Hanukkah * December 26 – January 2, 2025
The Festival of Lights is a Jewish holiday honoring the miracle of the oil at the Temple and the rededication of the Holy Temple found in Jerusalem. Jews light a menorah every night until all eight candles are lit to remember the eight days and nights. The religious holiday represents the victory of light over darkness and freedom over oppression for Jewish communities globally.
Did You Know?
When you take time monthly to learn about world religions, you inspire others to do the same. This creates a more knowledgeable and accepting world. Our Diversity Calendar 2024 is an essential DEI tool for all organizations. Our December Interfaith Calendar 2024 aims to help you learn about those around you.
To learn more about our online interactive DEI Calendar, enjoy a free trial to see important diversity holidays and DEI events for 2025, including Jewish high holy days.