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PROCLAMATION
Happy Holidays in Columbia Heights: November 24, 2025
The City of Columbia Heights is home to a vibrant and diverse community of
individuals, families, and neighbors who celebrate a rich array of holidays, traditions,
and cultures during the winter season.
Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Native American Heritage Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,
Christmas, Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, Diwali, and Lunar New Year, among others,
bring joy, unity, and warmth to the hearts of our residents.
The greeting "Happy Holidays" has a rich history as an inclusive way to embrace the
many traditions of the winter season. It gained popularity in the 1940s and 1950s as a
welcoming message that respects the diversity of holidays, fostering a warm and
inclusive environment for all.
Columbia Heights encourages residents to share kindness and compassion as we begin
this festive season. Consider donating to the Police Department's annual Shop with a
Cop program, contributing to the SACA Food Shelf, shoveling neighbors' sidewalks,
inviting neighbors for cocoa, and reaching out to those in need. These acts of generosity
reflect the true spirit of the holidays.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, proclaim
November 24, 2025 as the beginning of the Holiday Season in Columbia Heights and
extend my best wishes to all residents for a joyous and meaningful celebration
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November 24, 2025