We all know this time of year is the best time for small business owners. The holidays are in full swing, and people are spending more money than ever.
But what if you’re feeling a little stuck? What if you need more time or energy to come up with ideas for great content that gives your customers what they want and need?
You’re in luck! I have a lot of different December Social Media ideas you need to plan your posts and marketing strategy.
And to make things even easier for you – I’ll give you a free December content calendar! If this sounds great to you, keep reading.
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How To Create Your December Content Quickly
December can be a crazy time of year for us small business owners. We often need more time to create content between end-of-year projects and planning for the new year.
And when we do find the time, it can be challenging to come up with ideas for what to post. So, how can we create content for December quickly and easily?
As a small business owner and content creator, I always look for different ways to write faster and more efficiently. Here are some of my favorite tips:
- Write down all the topic ideas you can think of. And if you need help with where to find content ideas, read my blog article, where I share 18 top places to find amazing Social Media content ideas.
- Each week, come up with a topic you’ll cover in your Social Media posts. Suppose you work in the weight loss industry. In that case, you can talk about the keto diet the first week of December, cardio the second week, and how to maintain your weight over the holidays the third week.
- Use Canva graphic templates to create your visuals fast.
- Content templates are also beneficial, so you don’t have to start from scratch each time.
- Repurpose your old top-performing content and use it to create new posts. You can also do that with your blog articles and infographics.
If you need content ideas, then read these articles I’ve created for small business owners:
- 25 Killer Social Media Content Ideas For Small Business
- 120 Killer Social Media Content Ideas Your Audience Will Love
- 120+ Free Holiday Social Media Posts For Your Business
- 333 Killer Social Media Questions To Skyrocket Your Engagement
- 100+ Amazing Social Media Poll Questions To Skyrocket Your Engagement
- The Best 53 Instagram Poll Questions To Ask Your Followers
- 77 Powerful Engagement Questions For Facebook – Small Business Edition
December Social Media Ideas and Holidays For 2023
1.) National Women Support Women Day (1. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Inspire your audience to support women today.
- Talk about the importance of women’s rights, the role of women in your life, and how to empower them.
- Post an infographic about why we need more women in leadership roles and how they contribute to society.
Hashtag Suggestions: #womensupportwomen❤️
Other holidays and observances on 1. December:
- World AIDS Day
- Rosa Parks Day
- National Cookie Cutter Day
- National Christmas Lights Day
2.) National Mutt Day (2. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a photo of your dog and write a caption about why they’re special.
- Encourage your audience to adopt a mutt.
- Share a quote about adopting a dog.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalmuttday
Other holidays and observances on 2. December:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
- National Build Joy Day
- Special Education Day
- World Pollution Prevention Day
3.) Let’s Hug Day (3. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Talk about the benefits of hugging.
- Share a photo of you hugging someone.
- Inspire your audience to hug at least one person today.
Hashtag Suggestions: #letshug
Other holidays and observances on 3. December:
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Make a Gift Day
- National Roof Over Your Head Day
4.) Santa’s List Day (4. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Make a funny meme about Santa’s list.
- Ask your audience if they are on Santa’s nice list.
- Create a giveaway and share the winner’s name on Santa’s nice list.
Hashtag Suggestions: #santaslist
Other holidays and observances on 4. December:
- Extraordinary Work Team Recognition Day
- National Cookie Day
- World Wildlife Conservation Day
5.) Celebrate Shelter Pets Day (5. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Talk about why we should get pets from shelters.
- Share personal stories of how adopting a pet from a shelter changed your life.
- Share a quote about adopting a pet from a shelter.
- Create an infographic to show how many pets are in shelters and how they can be adopted.
Hashtag Suggestions: #celebrateshelterpets
Other holidays and observances on 5. December:
- National Communicate With Your Kids Day
- Bathtub Party Day
6.) St. Nicholas Day (6. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Talk about how you celebrate St. Nicholas Day in your family.
- Share pictures of gifts traditionally given on this day, like oranges and sweets for children who have been good throughout the year.
Hashtag Suggestions: #stnicholasday
Other holidays and observances on 6. December:
- Put on Your Own Shoes Day
- Mitten Tree Day
7.) National Letter Writing Day (7. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share what you usually write in a letter to your customers.
- Write a special letter for your audience.
- Inspire your followers to write and send a letter to someone who needs a little love and support.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalletterwritingday
Other holidays and observances on 7. December:
- National Cotton Candy Day
- National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance
8.) National Health Savings Account Day (8. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share some tips on how to save money on healthcare.
- Create a post with your top 10 health savings ideas.
- Share a story about how you saved money on healthcare.
Hashtag Suggestions: #healthsavingsaccount
Other holidays and observances on 8. December:
- National Blue Collar Day
- National Brownie Day
9.) Christmas Card Day (9. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a photo of the DIY Christmas cards you’ve made.
- Tell your audience to share pictures of their Christmas cards.
- Ask your audience if they would be up for a Christmas card exchange.
Hashtag Suggestions: #christmascardday
Other holidays and observances on 9. December:
- International Anti-Corruption Day
- National Pastry Day
10.) National Salesperson Day (10. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share your top sales tips that helped you get more customers.
- Thank all the salespersons for their hard work.
- Explain why we should respect good salespeople.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalsalespersonday
Other holidays and observances on 10. December:
- International Animal Rights Day
- Human Rights Day
- Nobel Prize Day
11.) National App Day (11. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share your favorite apps and explain why they are essential to you.
- Ask your audience what apps they couldn’t live without.
- Ask your audience what apps they wish existed.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalappday
Other holidays and observances on 11. December:
- Holiday Food Drive for the Needy Animals Day
- UNICEF Birthday
12.) Gingerbread House Day (12. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Show a photo of your gingerbread masterpiece.
- Tell your follower to share a picture of their gingerbread house.
- Create a step-by-step guide on how to build a gingerbread house.
Hashtag Suggestions: #gingerbreadhouseday
Other holidays and observances on 12. December:
- Gingerbread Decorating Day
- International Universal Health Coverage Day
- National Poinsettia Day
13.) National Cocoa Day (13. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a recipe for homemade cocoa.
- Create an infographic about the health benefits of cocoa.
- Ask your audience to share their favorite cocoa recipes.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalcocoaday
Other holidays and observances on 13. December:
- U.S. National Guard Birthday
- National Ice Cream Day
14.) More Good Today Day (14. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Create an infographic about why it’s essential to stay positive.
- Ask your audience to share their favorite positive quotes and stories.
- Talk about how you will make your day unforgettable and inspire your audience to do the same.
Hashtag Suggestions: #moregoodtoday
Other holidays and observances on 14. December:
- National Free Shipping Day
- Roast Chestnuts Day
15.) International Tea Day (15. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share the benefits of drinking tea.
- Talk about healthy homemade tea recipes.
- Ask your audience to share their favorite tea brands and recipes.
Hashtag Suggestions: #internationalteaday
Other holidays and observances on 15. December:
- Lemon Cupcake Day
- National Cupcake Day
- National Wear Your Pearls Day
16.) National Chocolate Covered Anything Day (16. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Showcase a variety of mouthwatering treats that can be covered in chocolate.
- Share tips and tricks for perfecting chocolate coating at home.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalchocolatecoveredanythingday
17.) National Device Appreciation Day (17. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Ask your followers what their favorite device is.
- Talk about how devices changed our lives (positive and negative sides).
- Share funny pictures, videos, or memes related to devices.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationaldeviceappreciationday
Other holidays and observances on 17. December:
- National Maple Syrup Day
18.) Bake Cookies Day (18. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Ask your followers to post pictures of their favorite cookie recipe or a photo of the best cookies they have ever made.
- Share funny memes or videos related to this topic.
- Show an image of the cookies you’ve made, and remember to share the recipe too.
Hashtag Suggestions: #bakecookiesday
Other holidays and observances on 18. December:
- Flake Appreciation Day
19.) Look for an Evergreen Day (19. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Post a photo of you looking for a Christmas tree.
- You can also show the before and after.
- Encourage your audience to go get a Christmas tree and decorate it.
Hashtag Suggestions: #lookforanevergreenday
Other holidays and observances on 19. December:
- National Oatmeal Muffin Day
20.) Games Day (20. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a photo of you and your family playing board games.
- Ask your audience what’s their favorite game to play.
- Encourage your followers to spend time with their families, playing board games.
Hashtag Suggestions: #gamesday
Other holidays and observances on 20. December:
- Go Caroling Day
- National Sangria Day
21.) Look On The Bright Side Day (21. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share the story of how you dealt with a difficult situation.
- Encourage your followers to look on the bright side.
- Tell your audience what a positive impact they have had on your life.
Hashtag Suggestions: #lookonthebrightside
Other holidays and observances on 21. December:
- Don’t Make Your Bed Day
- National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day
- National Short Girl Appreciation Day
22.) National Cookie Exchange Day (22. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Ask your followers to share their favorite holiday cookie recipes.
- Invite your audience to join in on the fun by holding a cookie exchange.
- Share someone’s cookie recipe and ask your audience to make a batch and share it with their friends.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalcookieexchangeday
Other holidays and observances on 22. December:
- National Short Person Day
23.) National Christmas Movie Marathon Day (23. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Ask your followers to share their favorite Christmas movie.
- Share your list of favorite Christmas movies and ask your audience to share theirs.
- Share your favorite Christmas movie quotes.
Hashtag Suggestions: #christmasmoviemarathon
Other holidays and observances on 23. December:
- HumanLight
- National Roots Day
24.) Christmas Eve (24. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Wish everyone a joyful Christmas Eve.
- Share your favorite Christmas traditions.
- Share a funny Christmas meme.
Hashtag Suggestions: #christmaseve2023
Other holidays and observances on 24. December:
- Last-Minute Shopper’s Day
- National Eggnog Day
25.) Christmas (25. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Wish your followers a Merry Christmas.
- Ask your audience what they got for Christmas.
- Share a family Christmas photo and talk about how you’ll spend your day.
Hashtag Suggestions: #Christmas2023
Other holidays and observances on 25. December:
- Jesus’ Birthday
26.) National Thank You Note Day (26. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a ‘Thank You note you’ve got from someone.
- Write ‘Thank You notes to every customer, and don’t forget to thank your followers too.
- Encourage your audience to write a ‘Thank You note to someone.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalthankyounoteday
Other holidays and observances on 26. December:
- National Candy Cane Day
- National Homeowners Day
27.) Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day (27. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a photo of your cut-out snowflakes.
- Encourage your audience to participate in this fun activity with their families and friends.
- Share a guide on cutting snowflakes, or share a video tutorial.
Hashtag Suggestions: #makecutoutsnowflakesday
Other holidays and observances on 27. December:
- Visit the Zoo Day
28.) National Call a Friend Day (28. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Encourage your audience to call their friends and tell them how much they mean to them.
- Share why it’s essential to call friends who you haven’t spoken to in a while.
Hashtag Suggestions: #nationalcallafriendday
Other holidays and observances on 28. December:
- Card Playing Day
29.) Still Need To Do Day (29. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a list of things that you still need to do this year.
- Ask your audience what they still have to do before the year ends.
- Encourage your followers to go after their goals now.
Hashtag Suggestions: #stillneedtododay
Other holidays and observances on 29. December:
- Tick Tock Day
30.) The Festival of Enormous Changes at the Last Minute (30. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Ask your audience what significant changes they have made this year.
- Talk about the changes you’ve made and their impact on your life.
- Share the benefits of making enormous changes.
Hashtag Suggestions: #bigchanges
Other holidays and observances on 30. December:
- National Resolution Planning Day
31.) New Year’s Eve (31. December)
Social Media content ideas:
- Share a funny meme about the New Year.
- Ask your audience what they’re looking forward to in the New Year.
- Share a motivational quote about the future.
Hashtag Suggestions: #newyearseve2023
Other holidays and observances on 31. December:
- Make Up Your Mind Day
- No Interruptions Day
- World Peace Meditation Day
December Social Media Marketing Ideas
You probably use Social Media in your marketing strategy. It’s the perfect tool for keeping in touch with your customers, sharing new content and promotions, and making sure that people see you as an authority in your industry.
I’ve put together a list of killer Social Media Marketing ideas that will help you boost your income.
- Start a Holiday countdown: You can do this on any Social Media platform like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Use it to promote your products and great deals for the holiday season.
- Use Holiday-themed posts: You can post about anything related to the holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, etc.)
- Plan your Holiday Social Media content calendar: If you want to stay organized and on top of your game, plan your content.
- Use a scheduling and giveaway tool like Sociamonials: You can schedule posts on different platforms and even run (viral) giveaways that will help you grow your email list.
- Share special Holiday coupon codes for your loyal followers: You can use the coupon codes to promote your store and increase sales. You can also share them with influencers, who will then share them with their audiences.
- Run a Holiday Social Media contest or giveaway: This is a great way to get people excited about your brand and an excellent way to grow your email list.
You might also love to read my blog article about How To Effortlessly Increase Holiday Sales (25 Clever Ways).
December Social Media Content Calendar
In this edition of the free content calendar, I’ve got some killer Social Media ideas for you to try out in December.
You’ll have some fun content ideas that will help grow your business and engagement.
So grab a copy of the December Social Media Content Calendar here and get ready to reach your goals in this busy month.
Best Content Tools for Small Business Owners
As a mom and an entrepreneur, you’re probably very busy, especially at this time of the year. That’s why I’ve put together this list of the best content tools for small business owners.
You’ll get the links to great resources that will help you create killer posts and graphics, manage your time better, and get more done in less time.
It’s time to stop wasting time and start creating content that works!
- Copy.ai – This great tool helps you create high-quality articles, Social Media posts, email newsletters, and more – in seconds! Watch my video review below.
- Niches – It’s a similar tool to Copy AI but a more affordable version. It will help you create great content for your business.
- Canva – Canva is an online graphic design tool that makes it easy to create professional-looking images for social media, emails, blog banners, and more. It features over 250,000 free templates (and over 610 thousand in Canva Pro).
- 7+ Years Of Social Media Content Ideas – My content bundle gives you 3 social media calendars, 796 Canva graphic templates, and over 1,600 extra post ideas. Use the coupon code BLOG25 to get it for 25% off!
Conclusion
This article shows you that creating content for your business is possible without spending hours trying to come up with ideas.
You don’t have to worry about coming up with new posts daily; use these ideas and make sure you stay consistent with your Social Media posting.
Please share this article with your business besties so they can save time on content creation too!
Petra Šranc (CEO of Big Income Paradise) is passionate about teaching female entrepreneurs how to do Social Media Marketing to grow their business online. She also focuses on teaching Social Media content tactics to skyrocket traffic, leads, and sales. 