At Electives, we’re providing resources to help organizations celebrate holidays that matter to their increasingly diverse employee bases. Below is a list of holidays for the month of December, with links to relevant resources. This is a predominantly U.S.-based list, as we are a U.S.-based company. If there is a holiday that we should add to our list, please email us to let us know!

Month of Giving raises awareness about the opportunities to help others and make a difference in society. Use this month to donate to a charity, give away extra clothes or food or help someone in need.

The Psychology of Altruism: Understanding the science of kindness & gratitude is an Elective where individuals can learn to incorporate gratitude and kindness into their lives on a regular basis

Click here to download our 2023 calendar of DEI holidays & observances in the U.S.



12/1: World AIDS Day is an annual campaign to unite people in the fight against HIV and show support for individuals who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1988, World AIDS DAY was the first ever global health day.

12/3: International Day of Persons With Disabilities is an annual day to celebrate the contributions of people who are impacted by disabilities.

Expanding Diversity: Breaking down barriers in the workplace to include visible and invisible differences is an Elective taught by Ruth Rathblott,  an individual living with a visible disability. Ruth encourages individuals to live authentically, even if they have disabilities.

12/4: International Day of Banks is celebrated all over the world to acknowledge the role banks play in providing people with financial security.

5 Steps To Financial Wellness: Managing your money is a form of self care discusses 5 steps that will remove anxiety for individuals when thinking about managing their money. Participants will feel empowered to think about financial security and building wealth.

Fantastic Financial Feminists: How women can take control of their financial future is a great Elective to help employees understand the foundations of financial literacy and learn tools to empower themselves to become financially independent.

12/10: Human Rights Day serves as a reminder that every person is entitled to basic human rights. This holiday reminds us to think about how we treat others and to do what we can to help the fight for equality for all.

Building Inclusive Workplaces: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training 101 is taught by Beckham Duffy. He hopes that individuals will be more comfortable having conversations about the different dimensions of identity and learn how to make DEI-centered decisions.

12/12: Universal Health Coverage Day raises awareness about the need for everyone to have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Social Determinants Of Health: Advancing health equity in the 21st century is taught by Dr. Monica Wang, who conducts research on racial and economic inequalities in obesity and chronic diseases. In this Elective, participants learn about the history behind social determinants of health.

12/18-12/26: Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and food.

12/25: Christmas is celebrated as a religious holiday (celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ) and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas Day became a federal holiday in the United States in 1870.

The Way of Hope: The unique journey of our time is an Elective that tackles the journey into hope: what it is, why it’s important, and how it can impact wellbeing.

12/26: Kwanzaa is an African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrating 7 principles: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Kwanzaa was conceived as a nonpolitical and nonreligious holiday.

12/31: New Year's Eve is an opportunity to reflect on the year ending and celebrate the upcoming new year. On this day, many set goals and intentions for the year ahead.

Setting Goals With Intention: Achieve your aspirations personally and with your team is an Elective that will help your employees set realistic goals and learn how their communities can support them in achieving those goals.

Are you looking to bring any of these Electives classes to your company in the month of December? Reach out to the Electives team.

The Electives Library of Live Learning is stocked with classes that are inclusive, experiential, impactful and unforgettable. Click here to find the Electives classes that fit your needs.

Go here to view our blog post for January 2023.



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At Electives, we’re providing resources to help organizations celebrate holidays that matter to their increasingly diverse employee bases. Below is a list of holidays for the month of December, with links to relevant resources. This is a predominantly U.S.-based list, as we are a U.S.-based company. If there is a holiday that we should add to our list, please email us to let us know!

Month of Giving raises awareness about the opportunities to help others and make a difference in society. Use this month to donate to a charity, give away extra clothes or food or help someone in need.
The Psychology of Altruism: Understanding the science of kindness & gratitude is an Elective where individuals can learn to incorporate gratitude and kindness into their lives on a regular basis

Click here to download our 2023 calendar of DEI holidays & observances in the U.S.


12/1: World AIDS Day is an annual campaign to unite people in the fight against HIV and show support for individuals who have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Founded in 1988, World AIDS DAY was the first ever global health day.

12/3: International Day of Persons With Disabilities is an annual day to celebrate the contributions of people who are impacted by disabilities.
Expanding Diversity: Breaking down barriers in the workplace to include visible and invisible differences is an Elective taught by Ruth Rathblott,  an individual living with a visible disability. Ruth encourages individuals to live authentically, even if they have disabilities.
12/4: International Day of Banks is celebrated all over the world to acknowledge the role banks play in providing people with financial security.
5 Steps To Financial Wellness: Managing your money is a form of self care discusses 5 steps that will remove anxiety for individuals when thinking about managing their money. Participants will feel empowered to think about financial security and building wealth.
Fantastic Financial Feminists: How women can take control of their financial future is a great Elective to help employees understand the foundations of financial literacy and learn tools to empower themselves to become financially independent.
12/10: Human Rights Day serves as a reminder that every person is entitled to basic human rights. This holiday reminds us to think about how we treat others and to do what we can to help the fight for equality for all.
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training 101 is taught by Beckham Duffy. He hopes that individuals will be more comfortable having conversations about the different dimensions of identity and learn how to make DEI-centered decisions.
12/12: Universal Health Coverage Day raises awareness about the need for everyone to have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Social Determinants Of Health: Advancing health equity in the 21st century is taught by Dr. Monica Wang, who conducts research on racial and economic inequalities in obesity and chronic diseases. In this Elective, participants learn about the history behind social determinants of health.
12/18-12/26: Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and food.

12/25: Christmas is celebrated as a religious holiday (celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ) and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. Christmas Day became a federal holiday in the United States in 1870.
The Way of Hope: The unique journey of our time is an Elective that tackles the journey into hope: what it is, why it’s important, and how it can impact wellbeing.
12/26: Kwanzaa is an African-American and Pan-African holiday celebrating 7 principles: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. Kwanzaa was conceived as a nonpolitical and nonreligious holiday.

12/31: New Year's Eve is an opportunity to reflect on the year ending and celebrate the upcoming new year. On this day, many set goals and intentions for the year ahead.
Setting Goals With Intention: Achieve your aspirations personally and with your team is an Elective that will help your employees set realistic goals and learn how their communities can support them in achieving those goals.
Are you looking to bring any of these Electives classes to your company in the month of December? Reach out to the Electives team.

The Electives Library of Live Learning is stocked with classes that are inclusive, experiential, impactful and unforgettable. Click here to find the Electives classes that fit your needs.


Click here to download our 2023 calendar of DEI holidays & observances in the U.S.
Go here to view our blog post for January 2023.


Do you want to receive blog posts like this in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to Electives news.

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Here is a list of DE&I holidays in December to know about and share with your employees. 

DE&I Holidays To Celebrate In December 2022

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