The holiday season is a time when the snow assembles, and it’s also a time for families, friends and loved ones to assemble in celebration – to foster hope, love and new beginnings.

As this year comes to an end, RRC Polytech would like to extend its best wishes and heartfelt gratitude to each one of you and your loved ones.

We are proud and grateful for the diversity and richness every member of our community brings to our campus, and recognize the importance of fostering inclusion and respect for all cultures, traditions and beliefs.

While you connect and celebrate with your loved ones, remember that the holiday season holds a different meaning for everyone. Whether it’s Yule, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year’s or another holiday, let’s honour and embrace the rich diversity of cultures and celebrations.

Here are the dates of some holidays celebrated in December:

• Yule: Saturday, December 21
• Winter Solstice: Sunday, December 22
• Hanukkah: begins Wednesday, December 25
• Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
• Kwanzaa: Thursday, December 26

We encourage everyone to share their traditions and celebrations by completing the Celebrate Everything form. By sharing what you celebrate, you’re helping inform what RRC Polytech shares year-round for special holidays and days of importance in Staff and Student News as well as the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Campus blog.

Let’s continue to carry forward the values of kindness, compassion, inclusion, and mutual respect as we move on to new beginnings with the New Year.

Once again wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful and prosperous holiday season!