December 2018 Holidays, Observances and Awareness Dates: Plan Your Promotions!

The glittering red, silver and green Christmas ornaments , stocking stuffers filled with gifts and the frost topped pine trees all around-December has a dramatic and feisty appeal on its own as people wait for their Santa surprise gifts. However, the month of December is not just about Christmas as it has more than its fair share of many other important events and observances that not many people are aware of.

Let us take a quick look at some of the awareness events that are lined up for the month of December that will help you to shop for appropriate custom gifts and plan your promotions.

December 4th is National cookie Day

Started in 1987 by Matt Nader of the San Francisco-based Blue Chip Cookie Company, Cookie Day is a fun and sweet holiday that is observed in many other parts of the world to celebrate the taste of cookies. Crumbly or chewy, cookies in any form are irresistible for all age groups. For bakers and restaurants who wish to promote their brand on this day can consider thoughtful gifts like custom cookies to spread their name and the awareness of this day to their audience.

Dec 22 is the First day of Winter

Announce the official commencement of the winter season by handing out any appropriate winter promotional gifts items like custom jackets, beanies or scarves. It is not just about personalized apparels and accessories, but also about other winter staples like ice scrapers, thermos or custom flashlights among others.

Dec 26 is the first day of Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that honors African heritage and culture and is observed from December 26 to January 1, which ends with feasts and gift-giving. Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga in 1966, as the first specifically African-American holiday. A new candle is lighted each day to represent one of the seven core principles (Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa.

Dec 14-20 Is Gluten Free Baking Week

The month of December is all about lavish spreads, dinner parties and gourmet events, which nobody can resist. The sinless indulgence of these fat laden and sugar rich festive delicacies might make people tip the scales by the end of the holiday season. But you can still help your customers and employees eat healthy by spreading awareness on eliminating gluten from their diet without sacrificing flavor during gluten free baking week. Some of the logo items to consider include measuring cups, serving spoons, knife etc

December is Bingo month

The exciting game of chance of Bingo originated in Italy in 1530. It has come a long way since then to evolve into a popular past time in the United States. No matter whether you are a regular player at the bingo halls or enjoy a game at home with friends and family, bingo guarantees good laugh to millions of Americans who play bingo regularly. Custom puzzles or fun toys will be a fun way to remind your customers of this event. Great for promoting casinos, game halls and more.

December is National Read a New book month

December is National Read a New book month, which makes it a great time to promote reading habits in people. For marketers who wish to promote their publishing business, libraries, book stores or literary festivals can all make the most of this theme in their promotions to impress their customers. Some of the promotional gift items to consider bookmarks customized with your brand and message. Everytime your recipients read a book, your brand imprinted on these personalized bookmarks will grab their attention as well.

Kids love story books of all types that throw in fun and information in equal measures. Custom Imprinted Better Books – Child Health Organizer is a good option to consider as it will help parents to ensure a healthy upbringing of their kids at just under $1.

Now that you have an overview of some of the events that are lined up for the month of December, your promotions are easy as never before. Browse along and shop for appropriate custom gifts that complement the theme.

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