List All Religions With December Holiday

Here is a list of religions and their December holidays!

Advent (First Sunday) (Christian)
The Christian Church year begins with advent (meaning coming or arrival), which is also a time when Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) (Buddhism) – December 8
This day commemorates the date of Siddhartha Gautama’s realization and presentation of the Four Noble Truths.

Christmas Day (Christian) – December 25
On this day, Christians honor the birth of Jesus Christ over 2000 years ago. This is the most widely observed Christian festival of the year. People celebrate it by exchanging gifts, decorating homes and communities with lights and ornaments, and attending parties and meals.

Eastern Orthodox Christmas (Eastern Orthodox) – December 25
Members of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth on this day

Kwanzaa (African/Interfaith) – December 26 to January 1
Wanting to encourage African-Americans to celebrate and honor their rich heritage, Professor Maulana Karenga founded Kwanzaa in 1966. The holiday, which means ‘first fruit’ in Swahili, is made up of seven principles: unity, self-determination, working together, sharing, purpose, creativity, and faith. Seven basic symbols and two supplemental ones: mazao (crops), mkeka (mat), kinara (candle holder), muhindi (corn), mishumaa Saba (seven candles), kikombe cha umoja (unity cup), zawadi (gifts), bendera (flag), nguzo saba poster (poster of the seven principles) communicate these values. Candles are lit on each consecutive night in a seven-branched candelabrum; each lighting represents the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Black, red and green symbolize Kwanzaa. Black represents the people, red signifies their struggle, and green stands for the future and the hope that emanates from the struggle.