The holiday season is a popular time to post on social media. With Christmas right around the corner, you may be wondering what types of content you should share on your profiles. Here are some ideas for great social media posts to spread holiday cheer.
Photos
Photos are always a big hit on social media. Around Christmas, consider posting photos of:
- Your Christmas tree decorated in your home
- Holiday baking and cookies
- Your family opening gifts on Christmas morning
- A holiday gathering with friends
- You or your family wearing matching Christmas pajamas
- Your pets dressed in Christmas costumes or antlers
- A beautiful holiday lights display in your neighborhood
- A snowy winter view
- Your favorite holiday treats and hot chocolate
Photos help capture the magical spirit of the season. Just be sure to ask permission from anyone who appears in your photos before posting!
Christmas Quotes and Sayings
Share inspiring, sentimental, or humorous Christmas quotes and sayings. Some ideas include:
- “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” – Edna Ferber
- “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale
- “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” – Charles Dickens
- “May peace, love and prosperity follow you always.”
- “Eat, drink and be merry!”
- “Ho ho ho!” – Santa Claus
Quotes are short but sweet, and often resonate deeply with your audience.
Your Christmas Traditions
Post about the unique Christmas traditions your family enjoys. You can share traditions like:
- Special holiday meals or desserts you serve
- Christmas movies you watch each year
- Holiday activities like sledding, ice skating, or driving around to see lights
- Volunteering or donating gifts during the season
- Putting out cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve
- Opening one gift on Christmas Eve
- Reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” before bed
- Matching holiday pajamas on Christmas morning
These posts give a fun peek into how your family celebrates. Your friends and followers will enjoy relatable content about traditions they may also take part in.
Gift Ideas
We all have people to shop for during the holidays. Share posts about great gift ideas like:
- Gifts for kids – toys, books, tech gadgets
- Gifts for women – luxury skincare, designer handbags, jewelry
- Gifts for men – latest video games, trendy sneakers, craft beer
- Gifts for pets – cute toys, tasty treats, comfy beds
- Experience gifts – concert tickets, spa packages, travel vouchers
- Gifts for the person who has everything – donations to charity in their name
- Gifts under $25 – candles, coffee table books, slippers
- DIY and homemade gift ideas – baked goods, knitted scarves, personalized ornaments
Your gift ideas will spark inspiration for anyone struggling to find the perfect present for loved ones. Share links or details on where to buy the gifts for added convenience.
Holiday Countdowns
Build excitement with posts counting down the days until Christmas. Some countdown post ideas:
- 10 days until Christmas
- 9 reindeer (list their names)
- 8 nights of Hanukkah
- 7 swans a swimming (from the 12 Days of Christmas)
- 6 geese a laying
- 5 golden rings
- 4 calling birds
- 3 French hens
- 2 turtle doves
- 1 partridge in a pear tree
Get creative with the items you count down each day leading up to the 25th. You can also share a festive photo, quote or tradition related to the number you’re on.
Holiday Jokes and Memes
Give your followers a good laugh with funny Christmas jokes, puns and memes like:
- What do you call an old snowman? Water!
- What do snowmen eat? Iceberg-ers!
- What do you get when Santa becomes a detective? Santa Clues!
- Sharing funny memes and gifs about Christmas
- Puns on Christmas music like “It’s beginning to look a snowflake like Christmas”
This lighthearted content puts a smile on people’s faces and conveys your playful holiday spirit.
Utilitarian Content
Along with more entertaining posts, share useful, service-oriented Christmas content. Ideas include:
- Gift wrapping tips
- Easy Christmas cookie recipes
- Christmas shopping guides and gift ideas
- Tips to prevent holiday stress
- How to decorate your home for the holidays
- Volunteering and giving back opportunities
This content provides value to your audience by solving problems and addressing needs they have this time of year.
Christmas Spirit
Capture the magical, heartwarming feeling of Christmas in your posts. Ideas that encapsulate the Christmas spirit:
- Photos of Christmas lights and decorations that dazzle
- Quotes about love, peace, and joy
- Photos of families gathering together
- Words of gratitude and giving thanks
- Encouraging charitable acts and donating to those in need
- Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season
These inspiring messages remind us what the holiday season is truly all about – spreading cheer, togetherness, and goodwill throughout the world.
Conclusion
The Christmas season provides so many opportunities for fun, engaging social media posts. Share photos capturing your holiday celebrations, traditions, food, and decor. Entertain with jokes, memes, and countdowns building excitement towards Christmas day. Offer useful tips and gift ideas your audience will appreciate. And spread festive joy and the spirit of Christmas in your own special way. With so many possibilities, you’ll have lots of merry content to post that both you and your followers will love.