From December 22 through January 2, FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc. will be closed for our annual winter break. We will be collectively taking these two weeks off to rest, recharge, and prepare to be our best in 2026.
We are closing our doors for winter break not because the issues take a break, but because we can’t adequately support the fight for justice at half-charge. While you might not have the privilege of an extended time away from the important work you do, we encourage everyone to find some time to slow down and rest this holiday season.
You can reach us at smile@funkybrownchick.com or give us a call at +1 (202) 643-3492 before our break starts. Our team will make sure urgent matters are handled before we step away to rest and recharge.
What These Holidays Really Mean
Let’s talk about what these December celebrations really mean. While Christmas has Christian roots, its spirit of radical compassion echoes far beyond religious boundaries. The story at its heart? A refugee family seeking shelter, a healer who stood with society’s outcasts, a voice that challenged empire and oppression. Sound familiar? Today’s faith leaders are carrying that torch—from rabbis defending abortion rights to interfaith coalitions fighting for immigrant justice. Now that’s the kind of holy work we can get behind.
This year, Hanukkah takes place from December 14 to December 22. And while Hanukkah and Christmas peak at different times, and hold many different traditions, they both help us to the same destination: a reminder that resistance takes many forms, and miracles often come from refusing to let our light go out.
Then there’s Kwanzaa, from December 26 to January 1, offering us a blueprint for collective liberation through its seven principles. When Dr. Maulana Karenga created this celebration in 1966, he knew what we’re learning now—that unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani) aren’t just nice ideas. They’re survival strategies.
Meeting 2026’s Challenges at Full Strength
As 2025 closes, these celebrations remind us that liberation work moves like waves—sometimes advancing, sometimes receding, but always moving when we push together.
That’s why we’re not just closing for the federal holiday. We’re claiming this time because rest itself is resistance. Whether you’re lighting candles, breaking bread, or simply breathing deep, you’re part of a long tradition of communities saying: Our time belongs to us. Our joy is non-negotiable. Our rest fuels our revolution.
And that’s exactly why rest isn’t optional right now—it’s strategic. Burnout won’t protect abortion access. Exhaustion won’t secure voting rights. Running on empty won’t keep transgender kids safe or help migrant families or save our planet. The system wants us tired. It wants us scattered. It wants us too drained to fight back.
Not on our watch.
When we return in January, the real work begins.
Need some inspiration for your own rest revolution? Our “Summer Lovin‘” post breaks down how European-style time off can spark joy and creativity, while “We Decolonized Business Hours” shows you how to push back against the 24/7 grind and set boundaries that actually work for you. Because if you’re thinking about how to show up stronger in 2026, maybe it’s time to rethink when you show up at all.