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SUMMARY:International Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:“IHUD (https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day)” is a way to promote\, defend\, and remember the basic human rights every person in every country has as a result of being born into this world. The basic document that outlines these rights is known as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, as adopted by the United Nations in 1948. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights came about as a result of the atrocities of World War II. As the United Nations came into being its charter gave human rights a new international legal status\, and the need to codify human rights as a means to prevent similar atrocities took shape. It created a Commission on Human Rights\, which spent three years drafting the declaration with the help of such members as Eleanor Roosevelt\, John P. Humphrey\, Charles Malik and Rene Cassin. The declaration was adopted without dissent on December 10\, 1948\, and has grown in stature and respect over the years since its adoption as it continues to assert the human dignity and worth of every human being on the planet. Since its adoption countries around the world have celebrated the anniversary\, but it has only been since the 50th anniversary celebrations in 1998 that the holiday has gained in popularity. Eleanor Roosevelt once said that the fate of human rights lies in the hands of everyone in every community. Freethinkers know the importance of this statement. It can often be a challenge for many of them to be given the same rights and opportunities as others in their own communities\, much less in the world. They\, of all people\, understand the importance of keeping human rights the center of focus and attention in the world at large. Celebrating International Human Rights Day is a way to show how everyone\, religious or not\, is connected in ways that run deeper than the nature of belief.    International Human Rights Day Press Kit & Resources (https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day/resources).
URL:https://wp.aofonline.org/event/international-human-rights-day/
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SUMMARY:Bill of Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:Bill of Rights Day (https://constitutioncenter.org/learn/civic-calendar/bill-of-rights-day) (by Presidential Proclamation): Now\, Therefore\, I\, Franklin D. Roosevelt\, President of the United States of America\, do hereby designate December 15\, 1941\, as Bill of Rights Day.  And I call upon the officials of the Government\, and upon the people of the United States\, to observe the day by displaying the flag of the United States on public buildings and by meeting together for such prayers and such ceremonies as may seem to them appropriate. To view the official proclamation\, see: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-2524-bill-rights-day (https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proclamation-2524-bill-rights-day)  The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Passed by Congress on September 25\, 1789\, these rights place limits on government power. Did you know …?   – The bill was introduced by James Madison. He later became the 4th President of the United States.  – The Bill of Rights initially had 12 proposed amendments. One concerned the number of constituents for each Representative. The other addressed compensation of Congressman. Neither were ratified.  – In 1992\, compensation of Congressman was ratified 203 years later and is now the 27th amendment.  – The Bill of Rights is displayed in The Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington\, DC.  – There were 14 copies of the Bill of Rights\, one for each of the 13 states to sign and one for the federal archives. Only 12 copies survive today.HOW TO OBSERVE: Display the flag of the United States at home and on public buildings. Read the Bill of Rights. See if you can pass a quiz (https://ncc.polldaddy.com/s/can-you-pass-a-basic-10-question-quiz-on-bill-of-rights) about the Bill of Rights. Use #BillOfRightsDay to post on social media.
URL:https://wp.aofonline.org/event/bill-of-rights-day/
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SUMMARY:Solstice (December)
DESCRIPTION:December Solstice is the real Reason for the Season. Called Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere\, Summer Solstice in the southern\, people have marked this astronomical event for thousands of years. Many religions have seasonal holy days or celebrations linked to the December Solstice. It is the day the Northern Hemisphere has less daylight than at any other time of the year (we call it the shortest day)\, and the Southern Hemisphere has more daylight occurs than any other time (the longest day). The precise date of the December Solstice varies from year to year\, but it will occur between the 20th and 23rd of December. “Solstice” derives from two Latin words: sol (meaning sun) and sistere (to cause to stand still). At noon in either hemisphere the sun will be low in the sky during the winter season\, high in the sky during summer. The day with the least daylight is the Winter Solstice\, where sun has the lowest elevation. So in the Northern Hemisphere\, the December Solstice is officially the first day of winter\, sometimes called Midwinter. To the ancients\, this day marked a key point in the cycle of life. For modern astronomy enthusiasts\, it offers an opportunity to celebrate what we have learned about the cosmos\, and allows us to revel in the excitement of space exploration and the complexity of the universe.
URL:https://wp.aofonline.org/event/solstice-december/
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SUMMARY:HumanLight
DESCRIPTION:HumanLight (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HumanLight) is a holiday to celebrate the humanist values of tolerance\, compassion\, empathy\, honesty\, free inquiry\, reason and rationality\, and more. The event began in New Jersey in 2001\, established by by Joe Fox and Gary Brill of the New Jersey Humanist Network (http://www.njhn.org/). The event provides an excellent alternative to Christmas celebrations. Joe & Gary described it as follows: “The very first HumanLight celebration was held in New Jersey on December 23\, 2001 at a gala event attended by close to 100 people. HumanLight is December 23rd\, and should always be celebrated on or around this date. This date was chosen for several reasons. A critical objective was to be part of the peak celebration time of the holiday season\, yet to have a distinct date of our own that did not coincide exactly (and thus interfere) with other holidays such as the Winter Solstice\, Christmas\, or Kwanzaa. We liked December 23rd because it was close to the shortest day of the year\, a natural event of note\, as well as very close to vacation days that typically lead to family gatherings. We wanted Humanists at family gatherings and other holiday social events to be able to say “Happy Holidays” and mean it; to have a positive\, constructive way to start a conversation in which they could explain to loved ones what Humanism is about. ”  (http://humanlight.org/)
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