Electives enjoys providing resources so you can know about and respect the holidays that matter to your employees, especially as teams continue to become more diverse. Below is a list of holidays for the month of November, with links to relevant resources.

Native American Heritage Month reminds us to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of our Indigenous people.

Create broader Indigenous awareness and share new wellness ideas with Indigenous Wellness: How to live a balanced life through the seven circles of wellness.

Movember turned Men’s Health Awareness Month into an awareness-building annual fundraiser.

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



11/1: All Saints Day is a Christian holiday for celebrating all of the saints of the church. November 1 is the day Western churches celebrate. In Eastern Churches, All Saints Day is celebrated the first Sunday after the Pentecost.

11/1: Day of the Dead/Dia De Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday during which families welcome back and reunite with the souls of their deceased relatives. Coco is a fun family movie that celebrates this holiday.

11/2: Stress Awareness Day is a day to think about how stress can impact our lives and consider ways to manage stress.

Taming Stress In A World Gone Mad: Stress less and get more done is a great Elective to build stress awareness and share actionable tips to reduce stress.

11/9: World Adoption Day is dedicated to celebrating the adoption journey and connecting with individuals touched by adoption (adoptee, adoptive parent, sibling of an adoptee, or someone in the waiting period).

The Modern Family: What makes a family is a unique Elective that celebrates the evolution of family and honors all types of families.

11/11: Veterans Day was first celebrated in 1919 to commemorate Armistice Day, or the end of World War I. In 1938, Armistice Day became a national holiday, and the holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all American veterans of all wars.

Taking Care Of Our Veterans: Challenges in accessing health care is a moving Elective taught by a former Navy SEAL.

Disadvantage As Fuel For Success: How a refugee from Burma led U.S. nuclear operations and became a strategy executive is the story of someone repeatedly overcoming shortcomings and disadvantages on the road to success.

Service Above Self: Lessons learned from Marine Corps Boot Camp, Parris Island is taught by a Naval Academy graduate, Marine Corps Officer and retired Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program.

11/13: World Kindness Day promotes the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves and the world.

11/15: National Recycling Day aims to encourage Americans to recycle more and purchase recycled products to reduce waste.

The State Of Our Planet: Understanding the threats of the climate crisis and the opportunities for action is an Elective taught by an international speaker on sustainability and climate investment/innovation.

11/20: Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost due to acts of anti-transgender violence. The day encourages individuals to learn about the violence that affects the transgender community.

Gender Identity In The Workplace: Demystifying transgender and non-binary people is an Elective taught by a transgender individual. Bringing this Elective to your team is a way to honor the lives lost due to anti-transgender violence and take action towards a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Transgender Care: Understanding the whole self discusses the common narratives told about transgender people and how those narratives can constrain the care offered to and accessible by transgender people.

11/24: Thanksgiving Day is an annual holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It’s a time to practice gratitude amongst loved ones.

The Psychology Of Altruism: Understanding the science of kindness & gratitude is an Elective taught by a college professor. Bringing this Elective to your team is a great way to cultivate altruism, kindness and gratitude especially before the holiday season.

Efficiency In The Kitchen: Streamline the way you cook is taught by a French Chef and teaches participants how to set up their kitchens, establish routines and use correct techniques for cutting, heating, cleaning and mixing.

11/29: Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to give and do good.

How To Be A Well Being: Positive, resilience and flourishing for uncertain times is an Elective that helps employees  find joy and gratitude in everyday moments. This Elective can even inspire your team to come together in support of a common cause.

Proximate Justice: Speaking truths, seeking justice and reconciliation, taught by Rabbi Michael Lezak, empowers teams to have courageous and deeply real conversations about race, class and justice.

Are you looking to bring any of these Electives classes to your company in the month of November or throughout the year? 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 December 2022.

Go here to view our blog post for January 2023.

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Electives enjoys providing resources so you can know about and respect the holidays that matter to your employees, especially as teams continue to become more diverse. Below is a list of holidays for the month of November, with links to relevant resources.

Native American Heritage Month reminds us to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of our Indigenous people.
Create broader Indigenous awareness and share new wellness ideas with Indigenous Wellness: How to live a balanced life through the seven circles of wellness.
Movember turned Men’s Health Awareness Month into an awareness-building annual fundraiser.


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


11/1: All Saints Day is a Christian holiday for celebrating all of the saints of the church. November 1 is the day Western churches celebrate. In Eastern Churches, All Saints Day is celebrated the first Sunday after the Pentecost.

11/1: Day of the Dead/Dia De Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday during which families welcome back and reunite with the souls of their deceased relatives. Coco is a fun family movie that celebrates this holiday.

11/2: Stress Awareness Day is a day to think about how stress can impact our lives and consider ways to manage stress.
Taming Stress In A World Gone Mad: Stress less and get more done is a great Elective to build stress awareness and share actionable tips to reduce stress.
11/9: World Adoption Day is dedicated to celebrating the adoption journey and connecting with individuals touched by adoption (adoptee, adoptive parent, sibling of an adoptee, or someone in the waiting period).
The Modern Family: What makes a family is a unique Elective that celebrates the evolution of family and honors all types of families.
11/11: Veterans Day was first celebrated in 1919 to commemorate Armistice Day, or the end of World War I. In 1938, Armistice Day became a national holiday, and the holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all American veterans of all wars.
Taking Care Of Our Veterans: Challenges in accessing health care is a moving Elective taught by a former Navy SEAL.
Disadvantage As Fuel For Success: How a refugee from Burma led U.S. nuclear operations and became a strategy executive is the story of someone repeatedly overcoming shortcomings and disadvantages on the road to success.
Service Above Self: Lessons learned from Marine Corps Boot Camp, Parris Island is taught by a Naval Academy graduate, Marine Corps Officer and retired Chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program.
11/13: World Kindness Day promotes the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves and the world.

11/15: National Recycling Day aims to encourage Americans to recycle more and purchase recycled products to reduce waste.
The State Of Our Planet: Understanding the threats of the climate crisis and the opportunities for action is an Elective taught by an international speaker on sustainability and climate investment/innovation.
11/20: Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost due to acts of anti-transgender violence. The day encourages individuals to learn about the violence that affects the transgender community.
Gender Identity In The Workplace: Demystifying transgender and non-binary people is an Elective taught by a transgender individual. Bringing this Elective to your team is a way to honor the lives lost due to anti-transgender violence and take action towards a more inclusive and diverse workplace.
Transgender Care: Understanding the whole self discusses the common narratives told about transgender people and how those narratives can constrain the care offered to and accessible by transgender people.
11/24: Thanksgiving Day is an annual holiday celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It’s a time to practice gratitude amongst loved ones.
The Psychology Of Altruism: Understanding the science of kindness & gratitude is an Elective taught by a college professor. Bringing this Elective to your team is a great way to cultivate altruism, kindness and gratitude especially before the holiday season.
Efficiency In The Kitchen: Streamline the way you cook is taught by a French Chef and teaches participants how to set up their kitchens, establish routines and use correct techniques for cutting, heating, cleaning and mixing.
11/29: Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to give and do good.
How To Be A Well Being: Positive, resilience and flourishing for uncertain times is an Elective that helps employees  find joy and gratitude in everyday moments. This Elective can even inspire your team to come together in support of a common cause.
Proximate Justice: Speaking truths, seeking justice and reconciliation, taught by Rabbi Michael Lezak, empowers teams to have courageous and deeply real conversations about race, class and justice.
Are you looking to bring any of these Electives classes to your company in the month of November or throughout the year? 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 December 2022.
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.

CALL TO ACTION

As teams become more diverse, here is a list of DE&I holidays in November to know about and share with your employees.

DE&I Holidays to Celebrate In November 2022

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