Home for the Holidays Events – December 2022

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Festive holiday background image with silver garland and red bows on the bottom of image. Behind the garland at the center of the image is a brown and ivory color analog clock with roman numerals. Covering the top right side of the clock is a red and white Santa hat with red snoflakes and dark red cursive text, "Happy Holidays," on the white trim. A fallen gold ribbon is lying across the top of the hat. Text on image: "Upcoming Events." Pathfinder's branded graphic is on the furry ball on hat.

Celebrating the holidays with family and friends or even alone can bring you such joy. Celebrating the holidays of different cultures can bring joy to others.  We acknowledge the diversity in cultures, heritage, and celebrations of traditions in our communities and share the joy in all celebrations.  Happy Holidays to each and every one of you from your friends at Tennessee Disability Pathfinder.

For these and other events visit our Community Calendar or follow us on social media.

Red background animated image with a black curtain boarder. On the top left and bottom right of the image are two animated gold circles. On the top right and bottom left are two circular lines. Text on the image "The Compass Contributors Awards Join us as we celebrate our top contributors December 20, 2022 12 P.M. CT Live on Instagram @TNPathfinder." Pathfinder's branded graphic is at the top of the image.

We’re excited to announce that Tennessee Disability Pathfinder is giving their first-ever The Compass Contributors Award!  Join us on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 12 pm CT, on our Instagram page @TNPathfinder, when we celebrate the top contributors to our newsletter, The Compass, and announce the winner!

Lots of work goes into writing an article that not only provides resource information but speaks to the heart of the community. We are forever grateful to our contributors and want to shed some light on their great work!

Those nominated* are:

  • Tennessee Disability Coalition
  • Jolene Sharp & Emma Shouse, TN Council on Developmental Disabilities
  • Carolyn Naifeh, Our Place Nashville
  • TN Library for Accessible Books and Media

But, there can be only one winner. The votes are In…Who will it be? Find out LIVE on IG!

We’re also got some holiday giveaways! So don’t forget to tune in!

*Nomination Criteria:

  • Number of article Submissions by each contributor,
  • Contributor’s continued willingness to provide articles, and
  • Analytical data showing the highest levels of engagement from our readers to contributor’s submissions.

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Chag Hanukkah sameach! Hanukkah (חֲנֻכָּה) starts at nightfall on December 18, 2022 and ends with nightfall on December 26, 2022, beginning on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev (the third month of the civil and ninth of the religious year), and lasting for eight days. The holiday reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates by the lighting of candles on each day of the festival.

Best wishes of health and happiness to you in this season and all others.

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We wish you a Merry Christmas…a joyous tune that we sing fondly, but echoes our sentiment. Wishing all our Pathfinder Pals and their families, much happiness and joy during this holiday. May your day be bright!

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Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. The ideas and concepts of Kwanzaa are expressed in the Swahili language, one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa. Kwanzaa is celebrated Dec 26 – Jan 1 with organized activites focused on seven principles (Nguzo Saba). These principles are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Kwanzaa gets its name from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza” and is rooted in first fruit celebrations which are found in cultures throughout Africa both in ancient and modern times.
Follow @TNpathfinder on social media as we celebrate with our friends in the community and share these principles.
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Wishing you a year of happiness and filled with access to an abundance of resources to last you all the years through.
-Your Friends at Tennessee Disability Pathfinder.