Days to Celebrate (2026)

1. 2nd: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
   
2. 3rd: International Day for Persons with Disabilities
   
3. 4th: National Cookie Day
   
4. 4th-12th: Hanukkah
   
5. 7th: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
6. 10th: Human Rights Day
   
7. 15th: Wear Your Pearls Day
8. 16th: Tacky Holiday Sweater Day
   
9. 21st: Winter Solstice
10. 24th: Christmas Eve
    
11. 25th: Christmas Day
12. 31st: New Year's Eve
    

1. What holidays did your family celebrate?
2. Did you have special traditions at this time of year?
3. What was your favorite holiday as a child?
4. Did your family decorate or bake special foods?
5. What was Christmas or winter holiday morning like in your home?
6. Did you travel or have visitors?
7. What winter or holiday smells bring back memories?
8. Did your town or neighborhood celebrate in special ways?
9. What traditions meant the most to you?

1. When you look back, what are you most proud of in your life?
2. What were some of the most important moments in your life?
3. What changes have you seen over the years?
4. What do you think made your life meaningful?
5. What lessons did life teach you?
6. What advice would you give to younger generations?
7. What memories do you treasure most?
8. What are you grateful for today?
9. What do you hope people remember about you?

1. Who helped you most at different times in your life?
2. Did you ever volunteer or help in your community?
3. What does being kind mean to you?
4. How did people help each other when you were growing up?
5. Do you remember times when communities pulled together?
6. Who do you admire for their generosity or service?
7. What does respect for others mean to you?
8. How do small acts of kindness make a difference?
9. What advice would you give about treating others well?