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- Kristin Brodie
- October 22, 2024
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As we come to the end of 2024 and start looking towards 2025, it’s time to start thinking about the opportunities that the new year will bring. Between December 2024 and February 2025, there’s a calendar full of holidays and seasonal events that will spark demand for fresh on-trend content.
Now’s the perfect time to create assets that capture the spirit of the season. From the festive cheer of Christmas, to the romance of Valentine’s Day, there is plenty to celebrate in the next few months.
As we mentioned in our article, The secret to year round success, accessing seasonally relevant content is critical for creatives! If you already have content that fits the events below, upload it now to ensure it’s ready when customers are searching. If not, there’s still time to create some!
Quick links
- General events
- Events in December 2024
- Events in January 2025
- Events in February 2025
- A note on representation
General events
Winter
December marks the arrival of winter in the northern hemisphere. From crackling fireplaces to the magic of snowball fights, winter inspires endless creativity. Between December and February, many seasonal events are tightly associated with winter. These include Christmas and New Years—even though they happen in summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
Events in December 2024
Christmas
Celebrated on December 25th, Christmas is a religious and cultural holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is observed by Christians and non-Christians worldwide, though some Orthodox Christian sects celebrate the holiday a few weeks later. In 2025, Orthodox Christians will observe Christmas on January 7.
Traditions associated with Christmas include gift giving, decorating trees and homes with lights and ornaments, and sharing meals with loved ones.
Winter solstice
The winter solstice brings the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. This year, it falls on December 21.
Traditions associated with the winter solstice vary across cultures. However, many of them center on celebrating the return of the sun and the gradual lengthening of daylight. These can include lighting bonfires, candles, or lanterns; performing rituals to welcome the “rebirth” of the sun; and engaging in feasting, singing, or dancing to honor the changing seasons.
Hanukkah (or Chanukah)
Hanukkah (or Chanukah) is an 8-day Jewish celebration that begins on December 26 2023 and runs until January 2 2024. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, playing with dreidels, and enjoying fried foods.
Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, is a vibrant cultural holiday honoring African heritage and unity. Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa centers on seven principles (Nguzo Saba) that inspire unity, self-determination, and collective responsibility. Key symbols include the kinara (a seven-candle holder), the unity cup, and fruits and vegetables representing harvest and community.
Events in January 2025
New Years
New Year’s Eve, celebrated on December 31st, signifies the end of the year and the start of a fresh one at midnight.
Originating from ancient celebrations of the winter solstice, it’s now a global night of countdowns, fireworks, and resolutions. Key symbols include clocks striking midnight, champagne flutes, confetti, and sparklers—all perfect for ringing in 2025 with style! This year, design festive invitations, sparkling social posts, or countdown graphics that shine as bright as the ball drop—because nothing says “cheers to new beginnings” like New Year’s Eve!
Martin Luther King Jr Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday in January (January 20, 2025), honors the legacy of Dr. King and his pivotal role in the US civil rights movement.
Established as a federal holiday in 1983, it celebrates King’s vision of equality, nonviolent activism, and justice for all. Key symbols include portraits of Dr. King, doves for peace, and hands joined in unity.
Republic Day, India
India’s Republic Day, celebrated on January 26, marks the anniversary of the Indian Constitution coming into effect in 1950, establishing India as a republic. Indian nationals celebrate the day with grand parades, flag hoisting, and vibrant cultural displays, especially at the Rajpath in New Delhi.
Key symbols include the Indian tricolor flag, peacocks, and motifs of Mahatma Gandhi.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, celebrated in several East and Southeast Asian cultures, marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which falls on January 29 in 2025. Often called Chinese New Year, the broader term “Lunar New Year” also includes celebrations like Vietnam’s Tết and Korea’s Seollal. Each year aligns with a Chinese zodiac animal; in 2025, it’s the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. Key symbols include red lanterns, lucky envelopes, and zodiac icons.
Events in February 2025
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, (also known as St Valentine’s Day) is a day dedicated to expressing love in all forms, and is celebrated on February 14th.
Most people associate Valentine’s Day with romantic love. However, Valentine’s Day is also as an opportunity to celebrate the platonic and familial love in our lives.
Key symbols include hearts, roses, cupid’s arrows, and chocolates, making it a popular time for cards, gifts, and date nights. This Valentine’s Day, design content that’s as sweet as chocolate and as heartfelt as a love letter—because nothing says “be mine” like thoughtful, romantic designs that spread the love!
Carnival / Mardi Gras
Carnival and Mardi Gras are lively celebrations rooted in Catholic traditions. Beginning on January 6, known as Epiphany, Carnival runs all the way to Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” which falls on March 4 in 2025. This season is bursting with vibrant parades, costumes, music, and dance.
Carnival is celebrated in countries like Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, and Italy, with each culture adding its own flair. Brazil’s Carnival is known for massive samba parades, while Italy’s Venice Carnival is famous for its elegant masks and pageantry.
Mardi Gras, the climax of Carnival, represents the last opportunity to indulge before the solemn period of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is celebrated with krewes, floats, and bead-throwing traditions, as well as an iconic purple, green, and gold color scheme.
Masks, beads, feathers, and music are key symbols of both festivals. Carnival’s energy invites bold, dynamic content that captures the essence of one of the world’s most spectacular celebrations.
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl (February 9) is the championship game of the NFL. It also happens to be one of the biggest sporting events in the US—and across the world— each year.
The Super Bowl has become known for its high-stakes football, iconic halftime show, and over-the-top commercials. In fact, the Super Bowl is as famous for its entertainment as it is for the actual sport. Key symbols include footballs, team helmets, and stadiums packed with fans.
A note on representation
We want our customers to feel included and represented by our seasonal content. Please make sure that you’re depicting people and cultures in a sensitive and respectful way. If you’re in doubt, please check out our guide on creating diverse content.