Observances December 2024

Here's what we're honoring and celebrating this month. Follow Areté Living or your senior living community on Facebook to see how we're recognizing these moments!

FEATURED OBSERVANCES

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Dec. 3

This observance promotes an understanding of disabilities and mobilizes support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7

We remember and honor the 2,403 citizens of the United States who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. Remembrance events are held each year at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Visit PearlHarborEvents.com to learn more.

HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES

Hanukkah, Dec. 18-26

This eight-day Jewish celebration commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Hanukkah means “dedication” in Hebrew. For those who celebrate Hanukkah, may you have a joyous festival of lights!

Christmas, Dec. 25

Merry Christmas to our employees, residents, and family members!

Kwanzaa, Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Kwanzaa is an African American celebration of life. It began as a ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home. The word Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” or first fruits. We send warm wishes for a joyful Kwanzaa to those who celebrate!

MORE OBSERVANCES

National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 2-6

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 2-6

New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31