Below you’ll find a sample our December Interfaith Calendar 2025 events – to see all of our events, subscribe to our interactive online DEI Calendar.
December’s Interfaith Calendar 2025 brings together a season of light, hope, and renewal, with celebrations across various faiths. This month’s observances honor miracles, sacred traditions, and moments of gratitude and joy. For highlights of the whole year, check out our Interfaith Calendar 2025.
Please note that if a holiday begins the evening before, we will mark it with an asterisk (*).
December Interfaith Calendar 2025 Highlights
Roman Catholic: Feast of the Immaculate Conception – December 8
This feast celebrates the belief in Mary’s conception without original sin, a cornerstone of Roman Catholic faith. Observed with masses and prayers, it emphasizes purity, grace, and devotion.
Jewish: Hanukkah – December 15*
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days. Jewish families celebrate with menorah lighting, prayers, traditional foods, and games.
Pagan and Wiccan: Yule – December 21*
Yule, marking the winter solstice, celebrates the return of the sun and the lengthening of days. Pagans and Wiccans observe it with feasts, candle lighting, and rituals that honor nature’s cycles and the rebirth of light.
Christian: Christmas – December 25
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed by Christians worldwide as a day of joy, worship, and family gatherings. Traditions include church services, gift-giving, and feasts, reflecting on themes of love and hope.
Roman Catholic: St. Stephen’s Day – December 26
St. Stephen’s Day honors the first Christian martyr, known for his faith and dedication. Roman Catholics remember him with prayers and acts of charity, focusing on compassion and service to others.
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