Durham College gets into the holiday spirit with the 12 Days of DC! Posted on December 2, 2020 at 4:30 pm. This December, Durham College (DC) employees and students are invited to take part in 12 exciting virtual challenges during the #12DaysOfDC! Running until Wednesday, December 16, each weekday students and employees will have the opportunity to participate in one of DC’s festive online challenges on Twitter and Instagram, helping them get into the holiday spirit while connecting with classmates and colleagues. Each person who participates will be entered into a daily draw to win an amazing DC prize, just in time for the holidays. Check out the schedule below, and be sure to follow DC on Twitter and Instagram to join in on the fun. Tuesday, December 1 – Giving Tuesday For our first digital challenge of the 12 Days of DC we want you to share how you’re supporting your community this holiday season through volunteering, donating or a random act of kindness. Wednesday, December 2 – Spread the love Sign up for our holiday e-greeting exchange! You’ll match with a participating student or employee and have the opportunity to share your holiday cheer by sending a themed e-card. Thursday, December 3 – Favourite holiday movie Do you have a movie that you watch every December? One that makes you feel nostalgic about the holiday season? We want to know about it! Share with us your favourite holiday movie. Friday, December 4 – Shop Local Shopping local this holiday season to support our economic recovery? That’s the spirit! Share where you’re shopping and you might be rewarded with some local goodies. Monday, December 7 – Holiday ornament challenge Get ready to put those creative skills to good use! Today’s challenge has you making your own holiday ornament. Tuesday, December 8 – Greetings of DC holidays past What’s your favourite DC holiday greeting? Share with us and the rest of your network to add some festive fun to your week. Wednesday, December 9 – Holiday sweater Show us your ugliest or best holiday sweater! Bonus points if you’re wearing it on a video call. Thursday, December 10 – Holiday pet photo Who doesn’t love a good pet photo? Spice it up with a little paw-liday cheer and share your photo. Friday, December 11 – Holiday decorations Are you like Buddy the Elf and love to spread cheer through your decorations? Show us how you decorate for the holiday season. Monday, December 14 – Favourite holiday tradition Is there something you do every year to make it feel like the holidays are finally here? Share your tradition or a special holiday memory to kick off the week. Tuesday, December 15 – Holiday outdoor activity Family walks through the forest or tobogganing down a hill, whatever your fun holiday activity might be, share a photo as we slide into the final days before the holidays. Wednesday, December 16 – Holiday beverage or cocktail Celebrate the final day of our 12 Days of DC by sharing your favourite holiday beverage or food recipe. SHARE: