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 day content ideas represented by santa's chair

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    • Outdated Practices vs. New & Improved Tactics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

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  • Practices That Will Be Outdated In 2024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 REPRESENTED BY GIFTS WRAPPED IN A BOX

Regifting Day

DECEMBER 15

  • Share The Best Piece Of Advice You Received that Could Help A Reader


Underdog Day

DECEMER 16


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 PHOTO

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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Cyndi Zaweski

Hey! I’m Cyndi, the owner of Ascent StoryCraft. I’m all about helping you create content your audience cares about. Looking for insight on what to say — and how to say it — online to get clients calling? Drop me a line.

https://www.cyndizaweski.com
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