Holistic’s Cultural Calendar
Holistic’s Cultural Calendar was created in an effort to raise awareness for cultural celebrations and recognize the individuals whose identities are tied to these important observances, especially those who belong to underrepresented communities.
For each of the events listed on the calendar, you will also find suggestions for ways that your organization can actively make an impact and foster inclusion throughout the month. Whether this means trying a new cuisine, pledging a donation as a company, or facilitating discussions, we hope you will be able to learn and partake in new events and affinity months! Keep in mind dates and observances when you are scheduling meetings and other team events; you never know what one of your coworkers may observe.
Want to subscribe to our calendar?
Our Cultural Calendar is also available as a calendar overlay — meaning that you can subscribe to our calendar and use it as an add-on to your personal or work calendar — making it even easier to have more information, facts, and actionable items for each day of significance.
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To subscribe, you can simply click the blue “subscribe” button on the calendar above or click this link which will automatically take you to your google calendar app.
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If you are on a .ics calendar or using a Microsoft calendar, copy and paste the feed URL into your calendar app (this calendar will update periodically based on your platform's refresh schedule):
webcal://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_c5273be1b47123b02091c1e244dcc655e253a3d7be12228db088cd01bc0457e9%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
Highlights of the Month
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, founded in 1966, celebrates African heritage, unity, and culture. Rooted in African harvest traditions, this holiday highlights the seven principles of Nguzo Saba: unity, self-determination, collective work, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
Las Posadas
Las Posadas is a cherished Mexican tradition that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus. Celebrated over nine nights, each evening features processions with candles, songs, prayers, and communal feasts. Hosts take turns opening their homes, embodying the spirit of hospitality. This holiday celebrates community, faith, and generosity.
International Volunteer Day
Action Item: Here are ways that you can readily volunteer in your community.
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day, established in 1988, is a global observance focused on raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. It honors those who have lost their lives to the disease, supports those living with HIV, and highlights the need for education, prevention, and improved healthcare access. Despite progress in medical treatments, stigma and misinformation about HIV/AIDS persist as major obstacles. World AIDS Day serves as a powerful reminder for governments, organizations, and individuals to continue the fight toward ending the AIDS epidemic.
“We must stand together united in solidarity against the targeting, demonization, and vilification of any group of people.”
Each event on our calendar will have an action item or two for ways that you can foster inclusion or make an impact.
Don’t see an event? Send us a message at info@holisticindex.com.
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