Welcome to our series featuring Unique Holidays: December 10th, 2022. Today is Human Rights Day as well as Nobel Prize Day. What do these holidays mean to you and why? If you were sharing these holidays with your children what would you tell them and why?
Human Rights Day– always observed on December 10th
The United Nations addressed human rights as one of its first issues. Human Rights Day promotes awareness of the importance of these issues around the world. On this date in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, a new theme is established for the year. In 2006, the theme was fighting poverty.
In 1948, the UN adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A document that defines the rights of every human being in every Country of the world. Per the United Nations website, this declaration proclaimed the” inalienable rights everyone is entitled to as a human being, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status.”
Even though I hate to admit it these rights are something people easily take for granted in the United States. Although even in the U.S., we are far from perfect. We can and we should make improvements. Elsewhere, freedom and basic rights are not a given. The UN has been fighting these issues for decades and will continue to do so.
How to Celebrate Human Rights Day
- Participate in Human Rights Day by learning more about these issues around the globe.
- Offer your time and money in support of issues that are important to you.
- Support organizations that focus upon human rights.
History and Origin of Human Rights Day
The United Nations General Assembly created the first Human Rights Day on December 10th, 1948. Since then, this day has been promoted annually by Right groups around the world.
Nobel Prize Day– always observed on December 10th
Today is Nobel Prize Day, a December 10th holiday. A day in honor of Alfred Nobel, who died on this day in 1895. In Alfred Nobel last Will and Testament, he established several categories of prizes for accomplishments made for the betterment of mankind.
While his heirs contested the will, Nobel’s wishes prevailed. The first prizes were awarded in 1901. They are international recognition awards. The Nobel Prize Foundation Prize controls the determination of award recipients, and the annual presentation of awards.
What is the Nobel Prize? There are several prizes awarded each year to recognize academic, culture, and Scientific advances. One of the most important awards is the Nobel Peace prize. Prizes are awarded each year on December 10th. The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway, gives the award to “those who did their best for mankind’. All other Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, also on December 10th. All recipients receive a gold medal, a diploma, and a monetary gift. No more than 3 recipients can share a prize.
Interestingly, the committee does not award prizes posthumously. But, after a prize is announced, it is still awarded, if the person dies before receiving it.
How to Celebrate Nobel Prize Day
- Watch for announcements of the annual Nobel Prize awards.
- Learn what recipients did to earn the award.
- Learn more about Alfred Nobel.
History and Origin of Nobel Prize Day
Nobel prizes have been awarded annually on this date since 1901,
Our research found a few internet websites incorrectly referring to this as a “National” day. This is totally incorrect. In his Last Will and Testament, Alfred Nobel referred to these international recognition awards as “for the betterment of Mankind”. It is truly an international award in every way.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
