Human Rights Day

On December 10, 1948, the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 10 as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations. Thi......More

On December 10, 1948, the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 10 as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations. This day is celebrated annually across the world. This was the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations. The formal establishment of Human Rights Day occurred in December 1950, when the General Assembly declared resolution 423(V), inviting all member states and any other interested organizations to celebrate the day as they saw fit. The day is normally marked both by high-level political conferences and meetings and by cultural events and exhibitions dealing with human rights issues.

Human Rights Day

This date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation on December 10, 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This was the first global enunciation of human rights and the commemoration was established in 1950.

Christmas Eve

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long African American celebration held in the U.S. and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in ......More

Kwanzaa is a week-long African American celebration held in the U.S. and in other nations of the Western African diaspora in the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which speaks to the best of what it means to be African and human in the fullest sense.

New Year's Eve

This is the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Years's Day. New Year's Eve is typically celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year. Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making as part of the cel......More

This is the final day of the Gregorian year and the day before New Years's Day. New Year's Eve is typically celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year. Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making as part of the celebration.

Eid Milad-un-Nabi

This public Muslim holiday in Pakistan is also known as the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, which commemorates the birth of the prophet Muhammad.

Makar Sankrant

This is a Hindu harvest festival that marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Makara rashi (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It is a festival of new beginnings, resolutions, and commitments.

Black History Month

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual observance and celebration for remembrance of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.