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From Etsy's Merchandising Desk: December Festivites
Story by marymary
Published on November 12, 2009 in How-To 		Photo by

Crafterall

It's that time again, and those of us behind the scenes at Etsy would like to share our merchandising plans for December. As we continue to plan Etsy’s calendar for the year ahead with thematic merchandising, we will be incorporating many of the concepts you shared in response to November's report and continue to welcome your input. It is our goal to create a healthy balance between promotions for traditional holidays, seasonal changes, and lifestyle trends.

Rounding out November
  • Keep abreast of the November seasonal themes, holidays, dates to remember, and trends we are looking to highlight in November's Merchandising Desk edition.
  • Promotional opportunities for sellers in November:
    • Nominate your favorite birthstones for our November Citrine Guide in this Forum thread.
    • Learn how to participate in Friday Etsy Finds emails in this Forum thread.
    • Suggest and nominate items for Etsy's Holiday Gift Guides in this Forum thread.
    • Stay tuned to the Selling section of The Storque, Etsy's blog, to learn how to get involved with our broader promotional plans for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

Stay Engaged in December
December sets the stage for a fast-paced approach toward the holidays. However, we'll soon relax and enjoy the company of family and close friends over delicious seasonal treats. Our critical merchandising focus this month will center around the holiday gift-giving season. Below you will find the extended list of topics we'll be looking to highlight throughout the month of December. We're looking for your creative interpretation and spin on each of the upcoming seasonal themes.

  • Seasonal Holiday Gift-Giving:  Find our full list of seasonal gift-giving thematic topics in the newly released Holiday Gift Guides. Reevaluate your line and describe why your items make great gift ideas; take the time to photograph your items in a way that shows the potential uses it could have.
  • Seasonal Home Decor: Winter and holiday home decor accents, displays, accessories, centerpieces, ornaments, and all the home accoutrement that make us think of a cozy dwelling.  Think candles, baskets, wreaths, garlands, furniture, tabletop, quilts, blankets, pillows, storage solutions, rugs, windows, lighting, bedding, and bath.  Rich materials and fabrics remain at the forefront of styling options.
  • Entertaining: Celebrations including dinner with the family, holiday parties, and those notorious over-the-top New Year's galas abound. We'll be looking for creative and unique seasonal tabletop solutions, dinnerware, glassware and bar, table linens, food for your feast, centerpieces, place settings, place cards, invitations, menus, favors, and hostess gifts.
  • Winter and Holiday Fashion: Vamped up holiday, formal, and party fashions along with warm layers, winter coats, winter accessories, boots, bags, and jewelry all sparkle this season.
  • New Year's Eve: Ring in the new year in style. We'll be highlighting party options, celebration accessories and party fashion. Keep in mind with New Year's Eve, resolution time is right around the corner. January sneek peek: Health and wellness, relaxation, detox, reorganization, and all that emphasizes a fresh new start.
  • Calendars and Paper Goods: Thank you card sets, stationery sets, 2010 calendars, and gift wrapping elements.
  • Shopping Local: With online shopping, comes shipping deadlines. As we near these deadlines, we'll be looking to promote the Shop Local Etsy shopping feature along with other location-based highlights. Make sure your location is up to date in order take advantage of last-minute shoppers in your area.
  • Boxing Day: Boxing Day is a recognized day of rest in many countries, originating as a day of extending goodwill to those less fortunate. Over time, it has traditionally become known as a shopping holiday for sales and promotions. For many retail merchants, this marketing strategy has become their highest revenue driving day of the year. We'll be hosting a special Boxing Day extended promotion for sellers interested in participating. Stay tuned for details as we get closer to December including how to participate as a seller.  
  • Winter Weddings: Attire, decor, invitations, favors, and gift ideas.
  • The International Vacation: Global adventures, features on warmer weather destinations, highlights of spring/summer fashion in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • December trends: The all-encompassing forest imagery including holly, branches, berries, pine cones, acorns, and related animals (deer, squirrels, chipmunks). Boots, pumps, Oxfords, and ballet flats. Winter accessories. Statement jewelry, metallics and sequined clothing and accessories.  Gem tones, deep berry, plum, forest green, and classic combinations of red, white, black, green and royal blues. Vintage decor, eco-friendly options, and tribal motifs continue to top the trends this season.
  • Turquoise is December's birthstone, and December's astrological signs are Sagittarius and Capricorn (November 23 - December 21: Sagittarius and December 22 - January 20: Capricorn).
  • Promotional Opportunities for Sellers:
    • In preparation for our Turquoise Gift Guide, we will be looking for community suggestions and nominations for what items you'd like to see in the guide. Suggest your favorite turquoise-related items in this nomination thread.
    • Suggest and nominate items for Etsy's Holiday Gift Guides in this Forum thread.
    • Stay tuned to the Selling section of The Storque for additional promotional opportunities through December.
If you'd like to stay engaged and involved with the approaching merchandising themes, interpret them in your own artistic voice. This can be translated in your listings, photos, shop announcement, descriptions, tags, titles, sales promotions and more. We're excited to see your creative interpretations!

If you make items that would fit well with the themes outlined, try stocking up and listing them in advance to take advantage of potential shipping deadlines and on site features. Do you already have items in your shop that meld well? That's great! Now it's time to revisit those items to make sure your tags, titles, and descriptions reflect keywords shoppers might be looking for this time of year. This is also a great opportunity to revamp your item photography with a new look, if you think they need some work. Check out some great how-to's for item photography to get started.

If your items fall under the main thematic categories we'll be highlighting this month, it might be a great time to consider purchasing a spot in a Category Showcase. For those of you who enjoy making Treasuries, we'll be looking to highlight lists that interpret November and December's themes in a creative and cohesive way, as well as the many innovative and beautiful collections that we normally feature.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

  • November is known as Real Jewelry Month, Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and Aviation History Month.
  • December 1: World AIDS Awareness Day
  • December 6: Spain's Constitution Day
  • December 6: Saint Nicholas Day
  • December 9: Christmas Card Day and National Pastry Day
  • December 10: Final safe date for international shipping deadlines (save for express and overnight)
  • December 10: Nobel prizes presented
  • December 11: Hanukkah begins at sundown
  • December 12: Poinsettia Day
  • December 12: Feast of Our Lady Guadalupe in Mexico
  • December 17: Hari Raja Puasa
  • December 17: South Africa's Day of Reconciliation
  • December 18: Final safe date for online shipping deadlines (save for express and overnight)
  • December 18: Muharram
  • December 21: Winter Solstice — shortest day of the year
  • December 25: Christmas Day
  • December 25: England's Constitution Day
  • December 26: Boxing Day — also known as the Day of Goodwill
  • December 26: Saint Stephen's Day
  • December 26: Kwanzaa begins
  • December 31: New Year's Eve

Do you have a date to remember that you don't see on the list? Let us know in the comments section below. We are currently working toward incorporating a more detailed calendar of international holidays into Etsy's thematic merchandising plans, so we're eager to hear which dates you would like to see included.

We’d like to hear from you!
We appreciate your support and look forward to your feedback and suggestions in the comments section below. 

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Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:19 p.m. ThePeachTree

I'm sooooo ready :)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:23 p.m. erahhines

great products i can add it to my custom papers site.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. StaceyGynn

busy busy days ahead. thanks etsy!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. MonkeyTots

I LOVE THIS SEASON! And yes, I had to yell it high into the air, this season makes me happy!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. Morado

Thanks for sharing these dates with us!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. LaveMeSoapCo

mmmm cookies....

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. beautifulbridget

excellent!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. VintageEyeFashion

Thanks for the info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. monkeyandsquirrel

thanks for all the wonderful tips! happy holidays indeed!!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:31 p.m. poemweave

You have the wrong date listed above for Hanukkah--it begins at sundown on December 11th (NOT December 12th)!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. marymary

Thank you poemweave!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. Lilley

Oooh getting excited about all this festiveness!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. peaseblossomstudio

December 6th is St. Nicholas Day! And thanks!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:35 p.m. TerisTreasure

Thanks so much for the info! Now my creative juices are flowing!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. Tias

There is lots to look forward to!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

I'm getting ready over here too:)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. simplyworn

great info and examples...hope this holiday season is busy and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. tiemee

So helpful!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. BellaLunaCrafts

Awesome tips and reminders. Thanks!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:39 p.m. BellaLunaCrafts

Awesome tips and reminders! Thanks!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. Xenotees

Wow, Poinsetta Day? I bet cat's don't celebrate that one!

Thanks for keeping us apprised Mary! Love that you featured one of Crafterall's Mod Ornament Cards- they are gorgeous!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:40 p.m. SaddleStitchStudio

Awesome information! I'm so excited for the holidays :D

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. swanmountainsoaps

You forgot St. Nicholas' Day, December 6th (or 19th for many who celebrate on the Old Calendar). Not such a big day in the US, but millions of Orthodox Christians around the world will have their children set their shoes by the door to be filled with candy, oranges and small treats.

I would think if you are honoring poinsetta day and national pastry day (really?), you'd catch this one. =]

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. Crafterall

Thank you for all the wonderful "heads-up-ping"! And thank you, too, for featuring my new cards front and center. *blushes*

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. concentric

Thank you! I always welcome merchandising tips!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. KatDesignsNYC

So excited I'm getting ready!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:50 p.m. evgie

List of upcoming events is really helpful, thank you!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:51 p.m. evgie

List of upcoming events is really helpful, thank you!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:51 p.m. ArtBoxDesigns

This will be my first big holiday season I need all the info like this I can get.

Thanks so much for all the great tips!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:54 p.m. BlueShoeStudio

Wooooow - very much appreciated info! Real Jewelry Month... mama like.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:55 p.m. efiwarsh

Thanks for all the wonderful tips! Happy holidays !!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. worksandfinds

Oh, thank you marymary. I'm working hard on new stuff and I love it.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:56 p.m. Waterrose

As always thanks for the heads up!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. opendoorstudio

love it...great suggestions. I am pulling out all my vintage Christmas finds to share on Etsy! Watch out Santa! oh ... he will be there too!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. VioletsNewVintage

*oops* I think you spelled festivities wrong..FESTIVITIES

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3 p.m. anda

Oh yes, swanmountainsoaps, St. Nicholass' Day! I was in Czech once during it...fun, festive day.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Thank you for all of the helpful info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3 p.m. opendoorstudio

love it...great suggestions. I am pulling out all my vintage Christmas finds to share on Etsy! Watch out Santa! oh ... he will be there too

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:01 p.m. aemcdraw

Thanks Etsy!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:01 p.m. crochetedlittlething

hope to make it in the boxing day!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:03 p.m. Sumikoshop

I'm ready toooooo...... thanks for the useful tips !!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:04 p.m. Sumikoshop

I'm ready toooo..... thanks for the useful tips!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. EvenAndy

Thank you for all of the information.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. amber84

cool stuff. :)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. theLowerEarSide

very exciting!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. megalunostudio

Thanks so much, Etsy, for giving us the information that we need to succeed! I love this season so much, and you're making it even better!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:11 p.m. RobotsAreAwesome

I'm a year round ooak gift marker, Robots are good for all holidays.

http://RobotsAreAwesome.etsy.com

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. FableBay

thanks for the info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. RobotsAreAwesome

I'm a year round ooak gift marker!
Robots are good for all holidays. ;)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. petitepaperie

Thanks for the information. I am excited for the holidays.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:17 p.m. VixVintage

Thank-you.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:20 p.m. PaintedHorse

Thank you, Mary. My most "favorite-est" season! :)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. bylynnkrestel

great! thnks for the heads up!
now we have to keep our heads above water!
here's to a busy holiday season!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. jessiemccann

Thank you Mary. I am ready to roll. :)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:31 p.m. moonovermaize

So exciting...thanks!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. underoakstudios

Great! Let's get this in the can!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. SpringtreeRoad

yay! looking forward to my first Etsy Christmas! :)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

thank you! sounds good!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. dragonhouseofyuen

thank you! sounds good!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. trudiedavies

oh how exciting ... Xmas is coming... It is going to be madness . thanks for the tips.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. JL67

Thanks for the helpful info....here's to a prosperous holidays season for one and all! :)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. BlackStar

I love this time of the year! I'm jumping at the bit to start decorating.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. kissadesign

Thanks for all the info and links in one place!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:54 p.m. heartsabustin

CHristmas, Christnmas!! I see our spambot is back, too.

Merry Christmas anyway!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. babinka1981

lovely ing00te Felted slippers MAPLE!!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. bijouxdellostregatto

Thank you very much!! I love this season!!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. ahemvintage

Very informative. Thanks!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:33 p.m. pinkdandyshop

Yay for the holidays!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:35 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

Great information! Thank you!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. SunnyDayVintage

Celebrate the solstice! Dance in the moonlight.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:42 p.m. jolinne

Thanks for the info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. dementedsnowflake

Very exciting, thanks for the info!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5 p.m. dementedsnowflake

Very exciting, thanks for the information!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:10 p.m. moonthroughfog

thanks for the info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. IdaJefsen

I love all of the help us sellers get from Etsy!
Thank you for all of your hard work!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:24 p.m. amarkofmyown

your article? very helpful and inspiring. oh, and i am
ga-ga for the red dress! super photo. also like the advent calendar. very original.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. FoosieDesign

so excited for the Holidays to get started :) thanks for the great info!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:33 p.m. 1AEON

Holidays! You know we are READY!! Bring it on!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:38 p.m. 1AEON

Holidays!!! you know we are READY!!! Bring it on!!!!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:41 p.m. PrudenceOctavia

thanks for the summary - the merchandising desk posts are great. Now lets start shopping!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. 4GetMeNotTreasures

Thanks marymary!! Now....so much to do....so little time...
So very exciting nonetheless! :) Happy Holidays!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 6:51 p.m. linkeldesigns

I can't wait!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 6:53 p.m. FreshlySkweezed

Great info! I think I'm ready. Bring em on! (shoppers!)

Nov. 12, 2009 at 6:54 p.m. MaryFosterCreative

Thanks for the great info! I'll be looking through my shop to see where I can apply the suggestions and tips.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. theferngate

Gettin' excited!!! Thanks for the info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. theferngate

Gettin' excited!!! Thanks for the info!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. cicadastudio

Great information- I'm forwarding to my mom who also has a shop here. Thanks also for featuring my calendars!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. gabsbags

I find it a wee bit discouraging that after being on Etsy for a year, the only way to get featured is to pay for it. I see the handpicked items day after day after day and think, wow I have something so similar to that. People tell me my bags are wonderful and the only place I can't get recognition is where I promote them.

The tips are great but I am beginning to feel lost in the vastness which Etsy has become.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. EmbellishYourself

Wonderful info thanks!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 7:41 p.m. MDBDesigns

Great advice as we move forward to the busy Holiday season!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:15 p.m. autumnsanticsstore

MMM...macarons!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:16 p.m. jacarandadesigns

Thanks for the update!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:17 p.m. MichelleWey

I am working on it! and really hoping that I will get featured in any kind of guide soon...and for the first time...

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:21 p.m. littlejennywren

Thanks for this, I don't tailor my shop to any particular holidays but it's nice to know what is going on.

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:31 p.m. pamwares

Let's have a wonderful holiday season together! All of us!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. TheJoyofColor

WE will have a busy month, thanks for the opportunities,

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:48 p.m. odiliafu

Etsy, thank you so much for all the info!! It definitely gives me some ideas and directions on my creations.

More holiday sales to come for everybody!! Cheers. :D

Nov. 12, 2009 at 8:49 p.m. odiliafu

Etsy, thank you so much for all the info!! It definitely gives me some ideas and directions on my creations.

More holiday sales to come for everybody!! Cheers. :D

Nov. 12, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. corrnucopia

Great info ~ keeps me focused when out on the prowl!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 10:20 p.m. corrnucopia

Great info ~ keeps me focused when out on the prowl!

Nov. 12, 2009 at 10:53 p.m. accentonvintage

Great tips and info!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:14 a.m. vintagemaison

Great ideas - I've bought lots already - just want to sell some now!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 8:03 a.m. QuiltFinger

Great! I'm getting ready!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 8:13 a.m. baconsquarefarm

I heart the Holiday Season~ thanks for the tips mary.

Nov. 13, 2009 at 9:15 a.m. birdie1

Thank you and love the advent calendar pouches!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 9:19 a.m. CapeTownChic

Great tips - great way to keep focused and be inspired!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. dropofsunshine

You forgot DECEMBER 8th!!! In many, many Latin American countries, this is the day of the Immaculate Conception! - oh, and it's also my birthday, that's why I noticed it was missing! :)

Nov. 13, 2009 at 10:33 a.m. novaofsweden

I am so excited. I can't believe christmas is around the corner!!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 10:55 a.m. dropofsunshine

wait, why was my comment removed? Does someone not like the day of the Immaculate Conception or something? I just said December 8th because it's a National Holiday in many Latin American countries, but I guess that was misunderstood in the last post...

Nov. 13, 2009 at 10:58 a.m. abacusbeadcreations

Thanks for the update, MaryMary!

I'll be working hard this weekend adding new items to my shop! Been working my fingers to the bone! lol

Nov. 13, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. StudioCherie

This year, New Year's Eve is accompanied by a blue moon, which is a second full moon in a single month. I think "once in a blue moon" would be a great party theme or New Year's greeting card theme.

Thanks for the merchandising help. Love that you do these articles.

Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:17 p.m. wristcandycreations

Thanks so much for the heads up on the December merchandising. I have many ideas.. just need to set them in motion now!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. NaturesCabinet

Great handy tips, it gives me a few more ideas. Thanks for the feature (-: what a pleasant surprise!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. cindylouwho2

thanks for letting us know what is coming up!

You might want to edit the shipping deadline info to specificaly mention that those are deadlines for US sellers only. Canada Post is recommending shipping packages to the US no later than Dec 1, and even earlier for some countries. So November is our big selling month. It's great you will be promoting Shop Local to help us out!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. jstinson

November is National Native American Month by proclaimation of the President of the United States. It should certainly be included in your November events. There are over 5000 items on Etsy tagged Native American. The Native artists and those that are inspired by our culture do remarkable work.

Nov. 13, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. ArtisticIntentions

Thanks for the heads-up! Good luck to everyone on their Holiday Season sales!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. Handamade

Thanks Etsy! I'm getting ready another busy day!:D So excited!

Nov. 13, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. rakshniyavintage

How exciting! can't wait for things to start :)

Nov. 13, 2009 at 5:09 p.m. VintageAvocado

Wow! It's great that you guys remembered Spanish Constitution Day!! It's usually a good moment to start thinking about Christmas Gifts.
Love

Nov. 13, 2009 at 6:06 p.m. Ebruk

Thank you,ıt is very useful.

Nov. 13, 2009 at 7:57 p.m. beadinbythesea

Great article with some very helpful info. I'm all ready for the holidays to begin!

Nov. 14, 2009 at 8:47 a.m. animalsandicons

Hearing the sleigh bells ring ding dingy ding.
Thanks Etsy Admin folks.
Great info!

Nov. 14, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. Iammie

Thanks for info.

Nov. 14, 2009 at 2:57 p.m. CutieDynamite

Very helpful stuff! My shop is almost ready!

Nov. 14, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. Leocardia

In Germany, Christmas-celebrating begins in the evening of the 24th of december. That´s the moment, when everybody unwraps the gifts.

Nov. 14, 2009 at 6:59 p.m. shopgoodgrace

Thanks for compiling this list. :)

Nov. 14, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. VintageTwenty

Is it Christmas already? Wow, the calendar is crowded - thanks for the heads up.

I really like NuvoNova's 24 Advent Calendar Pouches:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 15, 2009 at 2:38 a.m. bahardecoration

Great information! Thank you!

Nov. 15, 2009 at 2:39 a.m. bahardecoration

Great information! Thank you!

Nov. 15, 2009 at 5:16 a.m. BabbidgePatch

thanks for posting ~ it's helpful!

Nov. 15, 2009 at 5:17 a.m. BabbidgePatch

thanks for compiling the dates and info!

Nov. 15, 2009 at 10:31 a.m. sharonclancydesigns

Great finds! I wish I had somewhere to go in that red dress! How gorgeous!!!!!

Nov. 15, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. michon

Thanks, I love these monthly themes, they give me great ideas to work on each month.

Nov. 15, 2009 at 10:33 p.m. LippincottSoapCo

Thanks for the holiday merchandise theme reminders! Great article.

Nov. 16, 2009 at 12:10 p.m. walkthetalk

Aloha Mary~ Thank you for all of your wonderful help. Here are a few more to add to your December Holiday list:

DECEMBER 8TH- NEEDLE DAY (originating in Japan)~ the final day for the year's sewing and the beginning of the rest period from sewing until the New Year.

DECEMBER 18TH- ST. MDESTO'S DAY (originating in Greece)~ a day of rest from farming and rest for the cattle and horses~ day of thanks for the year's harvest

DECEMBER 21ST- NOCHE des RABANOS (originating in Mexico)~ fun and festive! Night of the Radishes~ families gather to carve and create elaborate displays all from radishes~ again, a holiday that celebrates and gives thanks for the year's harvest.... hope this adds to our global celebrations in December! with aloha, robin

Nov. 16, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. walkthetalk

Aloha Mary~ Thank you for all of your wonderful help. Here are a few more to add to your December Holiday list:

DECEMBER 8TH- NEEDLE DAY (originating in Japan)~ the final day for the year's sewing and the beginning of the rest period from sewing until the New Year.

DECEMBER 18TH- ST. MDESTO'S DAY (originating in Greece)~ a day of rest from farming and rest for the cattle and horses~ day of thanks for the year's harvest

DECEMBER 21ST- NOCHE des RABANOS (originating in Mexico)~ fun and festive! Night of the Radishes~ families gather to carve and create elaborate displays all from radishes~ again, a holiday that celebrates and gives thanks for the year's harvest.... hope this adds to our global celebrations in December! with aloha, robin

Nov. 16, 2009 at 1:19 p.m. ArtfoolDesigns

Thanks for sharing...

Nov. 17, 2009 at 9:19 a.m. tauntongreen

Thanks For all the Great Tips!

Nov. 17, 2009 at 11:39 a.m. CaptiveStudio

The season never excites me I must be scrooge but this makes me want to try... to make it special

Nov. 17, 2009 at 1:55 p.m. MagicMarkingsArt

I always am inspired by this post - and have added new items, tags and descriptions thanks to these updates. Thank you.

Nov. 17, 2009 at 9:25 p.m. kippyssomature

One of my favorite postings! Extremely helpful! Thanks!!

Nov. 17, 2009 at 9:39 p.m. littlepumpkincrafts

Christmas here we come!

Nov. 17, 2009 at 10:16 p.m. AmerieRose

Very helpful, thanks for all the great advice Etsy Admin! I am a new shop, and I have been extremely impressed with the community and support here at Etsy! Thank you!

Nov. 17, 2009 at 10:18 p.m. barbaraswimmer

Thanks for the help. I'm just learning!

Nov. 17, 2009 at 10:23 p.m. CharliesApt

A date to add to the list--December 14th. My birthday! I don't suppose Etsy thinks this date should be part of their thematic merchandising plan? Perhaps you could do a December birthday theme--reminding buyers and sellers not to SHAFT those with birthdays near the holiday! :)

Nov. 17, 2009 at 11:42 p.m. littlemoandfriends

shop local is a good idea, in Australia, december/christmas time is scorching hot...cause it's summer! So we always have a summery christmas:) Not everywhere is snowing in dec!

btw i think it's hari raya puasa..not raja. :)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 12:09 a.m. arcoirishandcrafted

Love all of these wonderful opportunities! This is such an exciting time of year to be starting out on Etsy! :)

Nov. 18, 2009 at 1:49 a.m. awkward

Sounds great--thanks!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:47 a.m. FrogsAndFairies

Thanks for all the info! Great!

Another date to add: December 5th - Sinterklaas. This is a very important holiday in The Netherlands and Belgium and other European countries.

Wikipedia: Sinterklaas (also called Sint-Nicolaas or De Goedheiligman in Dutch and Saint Nicolas in French) is a traditional Winter holiday figure in the Netherlands, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles and Belgium, celebrated every year on Saint Nicholas' eve (December 5) or, in Belgium, on the morning of December 6. The feast celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of, among other things, children.
More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas

Nov. 18, 2009 at 3:58 a.m. 35thofMay

you should also add the 24th of december since thats Christmas day for many countries around the world.
to celebrate the 25th is more a british diaspora thing

Nov. 18, 2009 at 8:34 a.m. iluvsugar

Thank you for notifying us of your ideas for holiday shopping!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 9:56 a.m. SuZefashion

Thanks, very helpful!
What about Las Posadas December 16-24?
A wonderful Mexican Christmas tradition, las posadas literally translates in English as "the inns" or "the lodgings".
The nine-day celebration lasts from December 16 to Christmas Eve (Noche Buena or "Holy Night") and includes a candle-lit procession of children and parents reenacting Mary and Joseph's journey through Bethlehem.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 10:50 a.m. CockyRoosterDesign

Thanks for all the great tips! I'm inspired to make some new papergoods.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 11:05 a.m. natjacstudio

Interesting article, I am painting color onto my deer and chipmunk pen and ink drawings today to get them ready for Decembers theme.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 11:08 a.m. natjacstudio

Interesting article, I am painting color onto my pen and ink chipmunk and deer to get ready for December.

Nov. 18, 2009 at 11:34 a.m. JanuaryJaniesJewelry

Good Info....Thanks

Nov. 18, 2009 at 2:46 p.m. SkinJourney

So excited I'm getting ready!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 5:21 p.m. ifiwerecards

Thanks for so much great info and ideas!

Nov. 18, 2009 at 8:21 p.m. tuwhittuwhoo

Hiya,

Some more suggestions for you - St Andrew's Day on 30th November and on 13th December my Swedish friends celebrate Santa Lucia, a really lovely evening when an elected 'Lucia' wearing a crown of candles leads a procession of girls all dressed in white gowns holding candles. In Edinburgh they tour the Swedish bars and the singing and candle light always gets me really excited for Christmas!

Love the idea of Needle Day - but I'll be sew, sew, sewing the whole month through!

Thanks Etsy!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:46 p.m. summermagic

I'm so excited for December! Love the holidays!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 12:07 a.m. dollfacedesign79

Bang! And they're off... To a jolly holiday season! Good luck everybody! ;-)

Nov. 20, 2009 at 4:37 p.m. DancingMilkmaid

Holiday Hooplah! have a great month everyone..thanks Etsy!

Nov. 21, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. TheLeftBank

Here's to a very Etsy holiday for everyone!!

Cheers-
The Left BAnk

Nov. 21, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. Melindamilkshake

It's wonderful to get into the holiday mood! Thank you.

Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:42 p.m. efiwarsh

thank you so much for all the info!! It definitely gives me some ideas and directions on my creations.

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:11 a.m. VelveteenHabbit

I wish I had time to ready these jam packed articles every day!!! Every time I read, I learn a new tool hint or nugget o wisdom!!! Thanks etsy!!

Nov. 24, 2009 at 10:56 p.m. Stoneberri

Thanks. All the info is certainly helpful.

Nov. 27, 2009 at 10:41 p.m. Tokyoinspired

Thank you, very helpful.

Dec. 3, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. jessjewelry

Yessss, the best season... Many days to celebrate.

Dec. 7, 2009 at 2:12 a.m. BoutiqueDeBandeaux

Looks like this Etsy holiday season is going to be great! Can't wait to browse all the gift guides. Thanks a lot for the info :D

Dec. 7, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. cram

What about festivus Dec 23, a holiday "for the rest of us"? In honor of the Seinfeld holiday that now has a following of its own, I created a happy festivus tee!

Dec. 7, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. econica

Oh I love December, it's my favorite month of the year!

Dec. 8, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. ciaobela

As a newbie, I thank you for the help. I just have to find time to read all about it! Merry Festivus everybody!

Dec. 10, 2009 at 4:28 p.m. riorita

I love these items the Hanukka Menorah is a real beauty. I have a soft spot for such items!

Dec. 10, 2009 at 5:31 p.m. SOMETHINGDIFFERENTCB

I really thank you for all the help you have given me in the short time I have been a Member.
Thanks alot!!!

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