Overview Seasonal events and promotions are a great way to draw repeat customers like Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. How can you get your customers excited about the change of seasons? Here are [...]
Overview The holidays are the perfect time to say “thank you” to your customers and clients and celebrate! What better way to build community and drive traffic than to have a seasonal party?! [...]
Overview One of our favorite ways to generate ideas for blogging, promotions or special events is to reference our Marketing Holiday Calendar. The holidays to “celebrate” range from classic [...]
Overview April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. While it’s not a national holiday for any country, it is widely recognized and celebrated as a day where people [...]
Overview Christmas is a widely-observed holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated (generally) on December 25 by millions of people around the world. Christmas is a civil holiday [...]
Overview Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for “the fifth of May.” The date is observed in the United States and in Mexico as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. The holiday is more than [...]
Overview Many countries celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, which occurred on October 12, 1492. In the United States, Columbus Day is observed on the [...]
Overview In the United States, at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks forward one hour ahead of Standard Time and leave them that way until the first Sunday in November at [...]
Overview Earth Day is a day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day is planned for April 22 in all years at least [...]
Overview Easter is one the most important and oldest festivals of the Christian Church. The date of Easter varies between March 22 and April 25, depending on the date of the first full moon after [...]
Overview In the United States, Election Day is the day set by law for the general election of public officials. It occurs on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The earliest it can be [...]
Overview Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. The United States, and many other countries celebrate [...]
Overview The first day of Spring, or Spring Equinox, occurs around March 20 every year. Details An equinox is when the tilt of the Earth’s axis is neither pointed away from nor towards the sun – [...]
Overview In the United States and the rest of the Northern hemisphere, the first day of winter (or, winter solstice) is the day of the year when the sun is farthest south. Due to the tilt of the [...]
Overview In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday [...]
Overview Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2, and is a fun way to “predict” the arrival of Spring. According to legend, if it is cloudy when the groundhog emerges from its burrow, Spring [...]
Overview Halloween is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows (or All Saints). Today, Halloween is a more [...]
Overview Most commonly known as the Fourth of July, Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, [...]
Overview Labor Day is an American federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September, celebrating the economic and social contribution of workers. Details Oregon was the first state to [...]
Overview Mardi Gras is a cause for celebration! Historically, Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of eating richer, fattier foods the night before the Christian Lenten [...]
Overview Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday, occurring every year on the final Monday of May. On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who died serving in the United [...]
Overview Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood. In the United States and several other countries, it is usually celebrated on the second Sunday in May. People celebrate by [...]
Overview “Movember” is a recent fundraising effort started by the Movember Foundation, which raises money to save and improve the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and [...]
Overview It’s the start of the new year. Why not have fun with it? Be calendar relevant by playing off the “new year”…$20.15 specials in 2015. January can be a slow time for many businesses, so [...]
Overview New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year. In many countries, this day and night are celebrated at parties or other social gatherings, where people dance, eat, drink champagne and watch [...]
Overview Oktoberfest is the world’s largest fair, held annually in Munich, Germany. The 16 day festival runs from late September to the first weekend in October, with over 6 million people from [...]
Overview President’s Day is the most common holiday name for George Washington’s Birthday. It is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February in honor of President Washington. Details President’s Day [...]
Overview St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated each year on March 17. Traditions include: displaying 4-leaf clovers for good luck, wearing green and pinch others that [...]
Overview The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League. Americans celebrate by hosting Super Bowl parties or going to a sports bar to watch the game. Details The [...]
Overview In the United States, Tax Day is a term for the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. Tax Day typically falls on April 15. Details Trivia Federal [...]
Overview Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. In the United States, it is observed on the fourth Thursday in November and commemorates the [...]
Overview Valentine’s Day is observed each year on February 14. Across the United States and all over the world, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones on Valentine’s Day. [...]
Overview Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in armed service. It is a federal holiday observed on November 11. Veterans Day is not to be confused [...]
Overview If your store is opening at the beginning of the school year, or if you’re looking for an opportunity to give back to your local community: collect school supplies and backpacks in your [...]
Overview Do you change your menu from season to season? While a complete menu overhaul may be too daunting for your small business, making small changes to your appetizers, desserts or baked good [...]
Overview Back to school shopping, conveniently coupled with tax-free shopping weekends in several states, make August and September the second most profitable shopping months of the year for many [...]
Overview For some people, nothing says Fall like a Sunday on the couch watching football. And for most of those people, football is best paired with pizza, wings, and other yummy foods. If you [...]
Overview Does your business display special merchandise or offer new menu items or products for the holiday season? Or, do you deck your store out with holiday lights and decorations? If so, [...]
Overview Adding a seasonal menu item to your offerings is an easy way to create excitement about the changing of the seasons, and could drive traffic and trial to your business. Details One of [...]
