December is arguably the most festive month of the year and we’re excited to celebrate some of our favorite holidays over the coming month. We’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest celebrations, important awareness days, and most playful seasonal festivities to add to your December calendar. Scroll down to see how you can use PicCollage to create fun invites, cards, and collages this holiday season.
12/1 – World Aids Day
Since 1988, communities have commemorated World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost. Show your support by creating a card using one of our beautiful templates.
12/6 – St. Nicholas Day
This December 6th, celebrate Saint Nicholas Day, the holiday that recognizes the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus! Use this adorable template to make a festive card!
12/7 – Start of Hanukkah
The festival of lights begins on December 7th this year! Honor the eight night holiday by creating a card that spreads love and light.
12/9 – Christmas Card Day
December 9th is Christmas Card Day, which commemorates the day the first commercial Christmas card was created in 1843. Get inspired to make yours by checking out our post “4 Tips to Design Your Own Festive Christmas Card”!
12/15 – National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Get your ugly sweaters out of storage! National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is December 15th, and it’s the perfect time to show off your not-so-chic holiday outfits. Use this template to highlight your “best” looks!
12/16 – Las Posadas
Las Posadas, which kicks off on December 16th, commemorates the journey that Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem before Jesus’s birth. Check out this beautiful illustrated template and add your favorite photo!
12/22 – Winter Solstice
Celebrate the official start of winter on December 22nd! Our “Radiant Winter” backgrounds are the perfect base for your collages to mark the longest night of the year!
12/25 – Christmas Day!
Whether you’re gathering around the tree with loved ones, cooking a big Christmas dinner, or testing out all your presents, you’ll have lots of memories to share on Christmas Day! Highlight some of your favorite photos from the day using these fun, creative card templates.
12/26 – Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits” in Swahili, is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community, and culture. The weeklong festival often include songs and dances, African drums, storytelling, poetry reading, and a large traditional meal.
12/31 – New Year’s Eve
Bid farewell to 2023 and get ready to ring in the new year on December 31st! Grab your phone and a glass of bubbly, because we have tons of festive content to help you toast to 2024 with the perfect New Year’s collage!
What holidays are you most excited for this December? With PicCollage, you can create the perfect cards, collages, and greetings to spread some cheer. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @piccollage to get tons of holiday inspiration, and don’t forget to tag us so we can see how you‘re using the app to make your December holiday collages!