When is Make a Gift Day?

It is observed on December 3 each year.

How do people celebrate Make a Gift Day?

Bring Make a Gift Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

Make a Gift Day — Obscure Holiday Calendar

Overview

Make a Gift Day, observed annually on December 3rd, encourages individuals to forgo store-bought presents in favor of handcrafted gifts. This holiday emphasizes the personal touch, creativity, and the heartfelt effort put into creating something unique for friends, family, or even charitable causes. It's an opportunity to express love and appreciation through the act of making, fostering a sense of connection and reducing commercial pressure during the holiday season.

Observed each year on December 3, Make a Gift Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.

Origin and story

It encourages a shift from commercialism to personal effort in gift-giving, especially before major holidays.

Handmade gifts are often perceived as more thoughtful and personal, strengthening emotional bonds between giver and receiver.

Quick facts

DateDecember 3
TypeKindness / Community
Great forCommunity groups, Friends, Coworkers

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Ways to celebrate

Bring Make a Gift Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.
Share one fast fact about Make a Gift Day: It encourages a shift from commercialism to personal effort in gift-giving, especially before major holidays.
Write a note or journal entry on why Make a Gift Day matters, then set a reminder for next year.
Make a Gift Day lands on December 3 — host a quick nod with Community groups, Friends and snap a photo.
Post a story with #make-a-gift-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.

Fun facts

It encourages a shift from commercialism to personal effort in gift-giving, especially before major holidays.
Handmade gifts are often perceived as more thoughtful and personal, strengthening emotional bonds between giver and receiver.
Common handmade gift ideas range from knitted items and baked goods to personalized crafts and artwork.

Sources and attribution

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FAQ

When is Make a Gift Day?: It is observed on December 3 each year.
What is Make a Gift Day?: Make a Gift Day, observed annually on December 3rd, encourages individuals to forgo store-bought presents in favor of handcrafted gifts. This holiday emphasizes the personal touch, creativity, and the heartfelt effort put into creating something unique for friends, family, or even charitable causes. It's an opportunity to express love and appreciation through the act of making, fostering a sense of connection and reducing commercial pressure during the holiday season.
How do people celebrate Make a Gift Day?: Bring Make a Gift Day to work or school with a short shout-out in a meeting or group chat.

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