Birthdays: Paul Kurtz (21st, 1925; d. 2012), Greta Christina (31st, 1961)

Founding Dates: Secular Coalition for America (3rd, 2002)

  • 12/5 – International Volunteer Day – mandated by the UN General Assembly, IVD is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, government authorities and the private sector. Learn more: UN.gov
  • 12/10 – International Human Rights Day –  In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day. Learn more: un.org/en/events/humanrightsday
  • 12/20 – International Human Solidarity Day – Established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 2005, IHSD is an annual celebration to remind governments of their commitments to international agreements in a global effort to keep the fight against poverty. It’s a day to raise awareness of the importance of solidarity in order to help eradicate poverty worldwide. Learn more https://www.un.org/en/events/humansolidarityday/
  • 12/23 – Festivus – “Happy Festivus” is the traditional greeting associated with a mock holiday featured in the Season 9 episode of Seinfeld named “The Strike” on December 18, 1997. Since then, many people have been inspired by this zany, offbeat holiday that includes a Festivus pole, the “airing of grievances” and the “feats of strength.” Learn More: festivusweb.com
  • 12/23 – Human Light Celebration –Celebrate and express positive humanist ideals and values: Reason, Compassion, Hope, Humanity. Promote a positive vision of a better future — a future in which all people can identify with each other and try to behave with high moral standards — a future which people can build by working together for a happy, just and peaceful world. Celebrate human achievements that help build that future. Learn more: humanlight.njhn.org/wp