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Dec3 Fun Holiday – Make a Gift Day

Take out the glitter, the yarn and your glue gun because it is Make A Gift Day.

Young woman sitting in chair knitting.

Handmade gifts are fun to make and to present.

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The unofficial holiday is annually celebrated on December 3. It encourages people to lovingly hand craft gifts for all their loved ones.

The holidays are just around the corner. And if you are panicking about all the gifts you still have to buy and worrying about how your wallet is feeling lighter by the day, then Make a Gift Day is the unofficial holiday for you!

Show Your Love

Gifts are a way for people to show love and concern for the recipients. They may also be presented as a token of respect or as a sign of forgiveness. In many cultures, gifts are given out during festivals, weddings and other major life events like birthdays, retirements and housewarmings.

How to Celebrate

  • This is an easy one! Make handmade gifts for everyone this holiday season! They will appreciate all the hard work you have put in it. Plus your wallet will thank you come January.
  • Host a gift making party. Gather around your arts and crafts supplies and get together with your friends to DIY some gifts.
  • Don't have a DIY skill? This is the day to pick up a hobby so that you can start making handmade gifts for your family and friends in the New Year.

Did You Know...

...that in China, gifts wrapped in red paper are considered to bring luck to the recipient?

Make a Gift Day Observances

Fun Holiday: Make a Gift Day Observances
YearWeekdayDateName
2024TueDec 3Make a Gift Day
2025WedDec 3Make a Gift Day
2026ThuDec 3Make a Gift Day
2027FriDec 3Make a Gift Day
2028SunDec 3Make a Gift Day
2029MonDec 3Make a Gift Day
2030TueDec 3Make a Gift Day
2031WedDec 3Make a Gift Day
2032FriDec 3Make a Gift Day
2033SatDec 3Make a Gift Day

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Other Fun Holidays around December 3

1 Dec

Eat a Red Apple Day

Celebrate this fun holiday by eating at least one red apple. But we won't judge you if you eat more!

2 Dec

Fritters Day

Enjoy the day by treating yourself to the fast and casual fried snack called fritters.

5 Dec

Day of the Ninja

The holiday celebrates the Japanese masked warriors who specialize in stealth and spying.