5 Social Media Ideas to get you Started this December
It's at this time of the month that social media managers start looking at their content calendar for the coming months. Here's our list of social media ideas for December 2020 (Ignoring the obvious one, Christmas).
1st December - Human Rights Month
General - This month also reminds us about human rights. Inform your readers about the rights that we all have and how important it is to uphold and respect each other’s rights.
Feature - Post about organizations that fight for human rights.
6th December - St Nicholas Day
General - This day remembers the selfless saint who gave to the poor and dedicated his life on helping the sick and suffering. The stories of St. Nicholas later inspired the jolly Christmas figure we all know and love today. Use the hashtag #StNicholasDay on social media.
History - Share St.Nicholas stories, like how he helped a dowry-less family by putting gold in their shoes. How did the legend of St. Nicholas warp into Santa Claus?
Gift ideas - Emulate St. Nicholas today by sharing gift ideas to your followers. This can help them prepare for the holidays.
16th December - National Chocolate-covered Anything Day
General - Fruits, bread, cookies -- tell your audience to cover a lot of their favorite foods with chocolate today. It’s #ChocolateCoveredAnythingDay!
Foodie post - There are so many foods that can be improved by dipping and coating it with chocolate. Suggest some of these foods today. You can also take a photo of you dipping and coating stuff in a luscious chocolate fountain.
Health - Sweet treats get a bad rap when it comes to health, but chocolate actually has some benefits. Share this fact to your readers today.
Discussion - Here’s a question for your followers -- what are their favorite foods to dip in chocolate?
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21st December - Winter Solstice
Hashtags - Use fun hashtags for today’s winter post! #HelloWinter, #SnowPlaceLikeHome, #WinterWonderland, #SnowMuchFun, #ChillOut, #WhenInWinter, #SweaterWeather, #BundledUp, #CuddleWeather, #TheSnuggleIsReal, #KeepCalmAndSnuggleOn, #FrostyMornings, #StayCozy.
Snapshot - Take a picture of the winter wonderland in your area. You can also post a selfie (#SnowSelfie) of your #WednesdayMorning face, a picture of your business, merchandise, or current project.
Travel post - What are great places to visit or travel to during winter time? For people in your audience who are traveling this winter, remind them to bring winter essentials and necessities.
Fashion and beauty - What are the trendiest winter outfits, makeup looks, and skincare items? You can also post your #OOTD or outfit of the day to inspire your readers. Remind them to use sunscreen and moisturizer for the colder months.
26th December - National Thank You Note Day
General - This day encourages us to thank the people who gave us Christmas gifts and cards. Let your readers know of this day and use the hashtag #NationalThankYouNoteDay.
Get creative - Printed thank you notes are always welcome, but there is a touch of personalization that comes with handwritten and handmade notes. Suggest ideas for the crafty people in your audience. You can also make the designs suit your industry or line of work.
Thank you post - You can also make a thank you note for your followers, take a photo of it, and post it on your page.