December 2017 – Festive Holidays









Saint Nicholas Day

December 6th, 2017
Children and their families celebrate with many types of treats – such as cookies, small toys, candy, or fruit in stockings, socks, shoes, or bags.  Some communities have special services held on the day.  St Nicholas' Day is a day of observance and not a federal public holiday in the US.

Courtesy: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/st-nicholas-day
Chanukah -
The eight-day FESTIVAL of LIGHTS that begins on the eve of the 12th of the Jewish month of Kislev 5778 – Kindling of the menorah is the focal point of the Chanukah holiday, celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. 
December 12, 2017 to December 20, 2017 

Article data courtesy of:
http://www.Chanukah.org
http://www.Chabad.org
Christmas – 
An annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25th, 2017.


Article data courtesy of:
http://www.wisegeek.org

 










Kwanzaa
Is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December  2017, thru 1 January 2018.
 Article data courtesy of:
http://www.officalkwanzaawebsite.org
philasun.com 

                                  













Remind kids to toothbrush your teeth after all the holiday snacks and treats!
Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday!






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