Bob Schwartz

December is full of important holidays and dates. Following are some I will be featuring in the month ahead. In the meantime, feel free to learn more about them—even the ones you are familiar with.

December 8
Bodhi Day is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that Gautama Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment.

December 8
Anniversary of the death of John Lennon (1940-1980)

December 10
Anniversary of the death of Thomas Merton (1915-1968)

December 15-December 22, 2025
Hanukkah

December 25
Christmas