Use these graphics on your social media platforms in support of other December themes and observances. Below is a calendar of observances for all of December.

Worlds AIDS Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Help stop the spread of HIV. Learn how you can raise awareness during World AIDS Month and show support for those living with HIV: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/wad.html #WorldAIDSMonth #StopHIVTogether 

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Suggested Social Media Message: Nearing 30 people per day die in vehicle accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers. Help reduce this number by raising awareness of the risk of impaired driving. https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/impaired_driving/index.html 

Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month

Suggested Social Media Message: During the winter months some people experience a type of depression know as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Help those you know who may be coping with SAD by sharing this information and resources: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/mood-disorders/sad #seasonalaffectivedisorder

Resolve to Be Ready Campaign

Suggested Social Media Message: This year, Resolve to be Ready! Create a plan, make a kit, and get all the information and resources you need to be ready for emergencies at: https://www.ready.gov/
#ResolveToBeReady

Crohn's Disease and Colitis Awareness Week (December 1-7)

Suggested Social Media Message: Crohn’s Disease and colitis are the two most common types of inflammatory bowel disease. They can cause serious, sometimes life-threatening, health complications for people suffering with them. Learn more about these diseases and what can be done to treat them here: https://www.cdc.gov/ibd/index.htm #IBDVisible

National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 6-9)

Suggested Social Media Message: DYK? – The number one way to prevent the spread of infection is washing your hands. Do your part to prevent the spread of disease by following these tips from the CDC on when and how to wash your hands: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html #NationalHandWashingWeek #KeepHandsClean

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week (December 5-11)

Suggested Social Media Message: Getting older can make activities like driving a vehicle more challenging. But it doesn’t mean you have to turn over your car keys. 
During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, share these tips with the older drivers in your family: https://www.nhtsa.gov/older-drivers/keeping-our-older-drivers-safe-road #OlderDriverSafety

Hanukkah (December 18-26)

Suggested Social Media Message: Wishing a glorious Festival of Lights to all our military families. Happy Hanukkah!

Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1)

Suggested Social Media Message: Happy Kwanzaa. Wishing you joy and time with family this season. 

World AIDS Day (December 1)

Suggested Social Media Message: 1.5 million people worldwide were infected with HIV last year. You can help end the HIV epidemic. Share these resources: https://www.tricare.mil/hivaids #WorldAIDSDay

Army National Guard Birthday (December 13)

Suggested Social Media Message: Happy birthday to the Army National Guard! Our gratitude to all the guardsmen who serve, support, and protect our nation. #NationalGuard

Wreaths Across America Day (December 17)

Suggested Social Media Message: On this day, wreath laying ceremonies all across the nation honor the dedication and sacrifice of our service members and veterans.

Space Force Birthday (December 20)

Suggested Social Media Message: Birthday wishes to a very cool three year old. Happy Birthday Space Force!

Christmas Day (December 25)

Suggested Social Media Message: Joyful holiday wishes to all our service members and their families. Merry Christmas!

New Years Eve (December 31)

Suggested Social Media Message: Wishing all our service members and military families a happy and healthy New Year.