Terminology
A rich mix of differences
Diversity
THIS occurs during National Giving Month
Over 30% of annual donations occur between Thanksgiving and the new year, with most of those gifts happening in the last three days of the year.
December 21
Yule Winter Solstice (Pagan)
Pine tree allergy is what causes people to react to Christmas trees.
What is a Myth?
Fact: Does your Christmas tree make you sneeze or cause shortness of breath? It is unlikely that you are allergic to the tree itself, but the fragrance may be irritating. Some trees may also be home to microscopic mold spores that trigger asthma or allergies, causing symptoms like sneezing or an itchy nose. Mold is one of the biggest problems with live Christmas trees. If you are experiencing these symptoms like sneezing, itchy nose, shortness of breath, use an artificial tree or, if you must have the real thing, wash the tree and branches with plenty of water, let the tree dry in a garage or enclosed porch for a week and give it a good shake prior to bringing it inside.
Encompasses all the dimensions that make each person one-of-a kind, including age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion and more.
Diversity
Name one good thing you can do this Giving Season.
(HINT: There's 50 of them listed)
1. Organize a blood drive
December 18
International Migrants Day
MINDFUL MEETUP
Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.
What is December's DEI Inspiration?
Quote by Göran Persson
Addresses imbalances with strategies that help achieve fair outcomes for populations that have been marginalized.
Equity
Celebrated in December to recognize and celebrate the fundamental rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to.
What is Universal Human Rights Month
December 3
Giving Tuesday (USA)
The Spanish Cookie
Biscochitos
What is the family recipe shared by Sage Decora?
Driving fairness
Equity
Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now.
What is Universal Human Rights 2024 theme?
December 26
Boxing Day
“Up On the Housetop”.
What is the first song to mention Santa Claus
December’s terminology compiled by
Patricia Green
Last year Americans gave THIS
$410.2 billion to charity
(breaking all previous records)
Month long observance not mentioned in DEI Spotlight
HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
One of the most well-known Kwanzaa songs.
What is "Happy Kwanzaa” by funk singer Teddy Pendergrass?