Share joy, give thanks: November 2024 Holidays and Observances

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Thanksgiving is so much more than a single day of feasting with family and friends. It’s a season to reflect and to be grateful. This month we honor veterans, caregivers, Native Americans and more. Then we finish with a couple of big holidays.

It’s time to flip the calendar page, check out November holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. We’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate. 

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Illustration of a scorpion for the Zodiac sign Scorpio

Scorpio (October 23-November21)

Illustration of a bow and arrow for the Zodiac sign Sagittarius

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Your Special Days in November  

Grab your calendar and a notepad. For your personal list of notes to write and cards to send, think about:

 

Time to stock up?

Native American History Quote that reads,

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month.

November Holidays and Observances  

All November:

National Native American Heritage Month 

 

National Family Caregivers Month

 

National Novel Writing Month

 

No-Shave November

  • Put away the shaving cream and razors, let your hair grow, and donate the money you usually spend on cutting, trimming, waxing and grooming to your favorite cancer-fighting charity.
An illustrated quote for Dia de Muertos that reads,

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is November 1-2. (Translation: The memories and the love of those who have passed are with us on this Day of the Dead and always.)

An illustration of a man with flowers in his beard.

No-Shave November is all month long.

November 1:

All Saints Day/Día de Todos los Santos 

Day of the Little Angels/Día de los Angelitos 

Diwali

 

Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos 

 

November 7:

Election Day

 

November 10-19

Holiday Open House

The magic of the holidays starts at home, when you’re surrounded by your favorite people, fondest traditions and new memories in the making. Visit your Hallmark Gold Crown for special offers as the Countdown to Christmas continues.

Get more information here.

 

November 11:

Veterans Day

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Diwali is November 1.

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International Children’s Day is November 20.

November 13:

World Kindness Day

 

Sometime in November

Friendsgiving

 

November 20:

Transgender Day of Remembrance

International Children’s Day

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World Kindness Day is November 13.

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Thanksgiving is on November 28.

November 28:

Thanksgiving

 

November 29:

Native American Heritage Day

  • Celebrate the cultures and traditions of Native Americans and recognize their many contributions.

More Ideas for November  

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Start a conversation about gratitude

Bust out these free, printable, gratitude conversation cards at Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving this year to get the good vibes flowing.

A DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece in the shape of a turkey and decorated with foraged fall objects like fallen leaves and acorns sits on a table top; surrounding it are additional kid-friendly Thanksgiving crafts, such as egg carton mushroom placeholders and a gratitude table runner made from cut-out paper leaves.

Get creative with the kids ahead of Turkey Day

Go foraging for a few treasures with the kids and create this colorful turkey centerpiece for the table, plus three more cute craft ideas!

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Express love and care in meaningful ways

Hallmark Writer Melvina Young believes love is a life force. She shares ways and words to show love to your littles, your family, your sisters and yourself.

A collage of envelopes that have been hand lettered and decorated with holiday icons such as trees, gingerbread men and wreaths.

LOOKING AHEAD: Easy Christmas card envelope lettering

From fancy letters to seasonal shapes and more, get our free downloadable and simple tips for making your holiday card envelopes extra festive this year.

November Celebration Planner  

Download this November Celebration Planner page to help keep track of this month’s special moments. IT’S FREE!

Digital Wallpapers  

Fall in love with November with these autumn-inspired designs for your screens. 

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November Birthday Cake Topper  

A November birthday cake topper that reads,

Is celebrating a November birthday on your plate? Make it extra festive with this cute printable cake topper! Includes a blank version for you to write your won special message, too. 🥰

Supplies needed to make our November birthday cake topper include our free printable, scissors, some twine or string, a hot glue gun, and some small dowel rods or wooden skewers.

What you’ll need:

•  Free printable
•  Card stock
•  Scissors
•  Hot glue gun
•  Twine
•  Small dowels or wooden skewers