Scroll-Stopping Social Media Post Ideas for December [2023]
Feeling the pressure for December social media posts, like you're grabbing last-minute holiday gifts? Here, we prefer saving the scramble for holiday brunch.
December throws a curveball at even the most organized content creators. Between juggling holiday parties, tackling extensive shopping lists, and meeting end-of-year deadlines, we're all secretly counting down to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. And who isn't excited to welcome 2024 with open arms? This list of engaging December social media post ideas is here to simplify your life, keep your Instagram engagement up, and ensure that your business stays top of mind for your customers even during the busiest time of the year.
Here are 20+ original social media post ideas to keep you cool, calm, and consistently captivating throughout December.
Content Ideas For December 2023
Instagram rewards originality just as much as your audience does.
December is overflowing with social media holidays, making it a fantastic chance to unleash your creativity.
Choose the content prompts that resonate most naturally with your small business or brand. Then, add your unique personality and voice to craft posts that truly engage and captivate your audience.
This list of December Social Media ideas includes:
December holidays and observance days
Month-long celebrations in December
Fill-in-the-blank post prompts & ideas
Note this isn’t an exhaustive list of December holidays. Comment below on what other social media holidays you’d like to see included.
Santa's List Day
DECEMBER 4
Share your Industry Wishlist for the Year Ahead
Example: A feature or tool you want to see on Instagram
Holiday Gift Guide
Poll Your Audience About Their "wishlist."
Save the answers to tailor new offers to meet their needs in the New Year
Naughty & Nice List
Think: Dos & Donts
Outdated Practices vs. New & Improved Tactics
Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
DECEMBER 8
2024 Industry Predictions
What Would you Tell Yourself if you Could Go Back to Jan. 2023?
Practices That Will Be Outdated In 2024
Regifting Day
DECEMBER 15
Share The Best Piece Of Advice You Received that Could Help A Reader
Underdog Day
DECEMER 16
Underrated Tactics To Solve A Pain Point
Tell a Redemption Story.
How Did You Overcome A Challenge Your Reader Faces?
Winter Solstice
NATIONAL FLASHLIGHT DAY
DECEMBER 21
Helpful Tips Your Ideal Clients Can Implement This Winter
Shine A Light On Vague Industry Advice
Still Need To Do Day
DECEMBER 29
Share What You Want to Achieve in 2024
How Do You Take a Break From Your To-Do List?
What Can Your Readers Do Now To Be Better Positioned To Solve A Pain Point In The New Year?
National Write a Business Plan Month
How Has Your Business Evolved?
How Has Your Approach Leveled-Up?
How Do You Plan For Your Goals?
What Are Top Initiatives In The New Year?
Evergreen Content Ideas For The End Of The Year + Into 2024
Refresh Up & Reshare Your Top Post From The Year
What Can You Add Or Change Given What You Know Now?
Favorites Things! (Hint: Channel your inner Oprah)
Must-Have Tools
Handy Checklists & Step-By-Step Processes
Top Lessons from 2023
The Life-Changing Lesson I Learned About {Pain Point} In 2023
Things to Let Go of in 2023
Why I Ditching ___ In 2024
Kiss Content Inconsistency Goodbye In 2024
And there you have it, a handpicked array of content ideas for December 2023 into January 2024 to keep your brand top of mind during the busiest time of the year
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