DECEMBER
National Cat Lovers Month
December 1
National Cookie Cutter Day
December 13
National Ice Cream Day
December 21
National Crossword Puzzle Day
Product idea: Wrap your client’s brand around Down & Across, a game of quick-thinking wordplay presented by Will Shortz, NPR’s puzzlemaster and crossword editor of the New York Times. Draw your letter tiles, roll the clue dice and be the first person to come up with a two-word crossword to fit the clues. Ages 10 and up.
The Book Company / PPAI 218850, Silver / thebookco.com
JANUARY
National Blood Donor Month
January 4
National Trivia Day
January 19
National Popcorn Day
Product idea: The brandable Cuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker eliminates fatty oils by using forced hot air to make light, delicious popcorn for snacks or recipes. Simply add kernels to the chamber, turn on the popper and watch as hot and fluffy popcorn pours out of the chute and into a bowl.
Hirsch / PPAI 221823, Gold / hirschpromo.com
January 22
National Hot Sauce Day
FEBRUARY
American Heart Month
February 9
National Pizza Day
Product idea: Pulled straight from a hot oven, freshly made pizza is about as crowd-pleasing as it gets. This Pizza Palooza Gift Set is sure to be a memorable corporate gift for any occasion. This kit, bundled in a brandable market tote with gift bow, includes the dry ingredients to make two large pizzas plus a brandable apron made of recycled cotton.
Gemline / PPAI 113948, Platinum / gemline.com
February 17
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 22
National Margarita Day
