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Employee Engagement Ideas for December 2025
- Emily Rueda
- Nov 17, 2025
- 3 min read
As seasons change and the year comes to a close, December is the perfect time to focus on gratitude, connection, and giving back. Your team has worked hard all year, and now is a great opportunity to show appreciation and finish the year strong.
Here are some employee engagement ideas for December, along with ways to use your custom swag pack, which includes a notebook & pen set, a wine glass, and a credit card hand sanitizer spray to welcome the holiday spirit and the new year.
December Holidays, Events, and Special Occasions
Here are a few key December dates and observances that fit perfectly for December engagement campaigns:
December Holidays and Official Observances
Sat, Dec 6 | St. Nicholas Day
Mon, Dec 8 | Bodhi Day
Sun, Dec 14 | First Night of Hanukkah
Wed, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve
Thu, Dec 25 | Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 26 | Kwanzaa begins
Wed, Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve
If your team likes to spice it up, consider giving them a specialized Merchpath swag pack on these special December days:
Lighthearted December Event Days
Mon, Dec 1 | National Christmas Lights Day
Thu, Dec 4 | National Cookie Day
Tue, Dec 9 | Christmas Card Day
Fri, Dec 12 | Gingerbread House Day
Mon, Dec 15 | National Cupcake Day
Tue, Dec 16 | Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Thu, Dec 18 | Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day
Fri, Dec 19 | National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Mon, Dec 22 | National Cookie Exchange Day
Wed, Dec 24 | National Eggnog Day
Fri, Dec 26 | National Candy Cane Day
These events provide natural opportunities to create meaningful moments with corporate gifts and new office traditions.
The Swag Pack
Your swag pack includes three useful, high-quality items.
For journaling and preparing for the new year
Celebrate special occasions with elevated drinkware.
Promote health and hygiene with this gift.
Each item is high-quality and designed to fit into everyday routines. These corporate swag items make modern, useful corporate gifts for employees while keeping your brand top of mind.
Employee Engagement Ideas
Below are ideas for in-person, hybrid, and remote teams, along with ways to tie in your corporate swag pack.
Idea | How to Use the Swag Pack |
White Elephant | A staple gift-giving tradition: give a Merchpath’s Swag Pack during this gift exchange with corporate swag items. Merchpath’s Swag Pack includes customized, limited-edition, and high-quality swag that capitalizes on the holiday spirit and new year momentum. |
12 Days of Giving | Right before holiday break, start a 12-day countdown with affirmations, trinkets, or swag. End the countdown with Merchpath’s Swag Pack as the final gift. |
Raffle | Enter team members’ names into a raffle through a company-facilitated initiative. The winner will bestow the special honor of designing the company’s spring 2026 swag. An offer that creates healthy competition and fosters creativity. |
Tips to Make It More Impactful
Add a personal touch
Include a handwritten note or custom tag to make each item feel intentional.
Deliver in waves
Send one item each week to create anticipation and multiple touchpoints.
Align swag with values
Basecamp atlas notebook & pen set promotes wellness and achievement; the Globet wine glass - 10.75 oz celebrates special occasions; and the Credit card hand sanitizer spray 0.57 fl oz promotes health and hygiene.
Focus on utility
The best corporate swag ideas use high-quality, practical items that employees will actually use.
Incorporate events and conferences
Your swag pack also works as swag for conferences or cool conference giveaways, reinforcing your brand externally.
Celebrate the Season of Giving with Merchpath
There you have it! A set of creative company engagement ideas for December that can help you boost morale, show appreciation, and make your team feel valued. Use this month to spark gratitude and connection while keeping your brand visible in daily routines.
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