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Make every day special with a unique gift - celebrate Make a Gift Day and show someone you care with a thoughtful present!
Make December 3 even more special this year by celebrating Make a Gift Day! This day is all about giving thoughtful, handmade gifts to your loved ones. It's the perfect opportunity to show how much you care through the unique artwork and crafts that you create. The history of Make a Gift Day dates back centuries, when people would make their own presents for family members or close friends as an expression of love and appreciation.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Handmade Gifts</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1800s, the tradition of making handmade gifts began as a way to show love and appreciation amongst family and friends.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of DIY Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1930s saw the rise of the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) movement, further popularizing the idea of creating handmade gifts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Crafting Becomes a Hobby</div><div class='timeline-text'>By the 1960s, crafting handmade items had become a popular hobby, which led to an increase in gift-making for special occasions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Specialized Craft Stores</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first specialized craft stores opened in the 1990s, providing accessible resources and tools for those who enjoy making their own presents.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognizing Make a Gift Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1992, the first December 3rd was celebrated as Make a Gift Day to encourage people to express their love and appreciation through handmade gifts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Crafting Communities</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the emergence of internet in the 2000s, online crafting communities became more prominent, providing inspiration and instructions for various DIY gift projects.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake something special</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather the ingredients and get baking. Whether it is a cake, cookies, cupcakes, or brownies, bake something special to give to someone special.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>DIY a gift</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a handmade gift for your friends and family. Get creative with arts and crafts supplies and make jewelry, a painting, homemade soap, or a knitted scarf.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make something edible</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Give the gift of food. Make some jams, jellies, pickles or sauces in mason jars and tie them with a bow. Or whip up some cookies and package them nicely in decorative tins.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a heartfelt letter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to write down all the things you appreciate about someone and why they are important to you. Put it in an envelope with some nice stationary and include a sweet note.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a surprise party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Surprise someone special with a surprise birthday or celebration party. Invite close friends and family to celebrate their special day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great way to show someone you care</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Homemade gifts are always more meaningful than store-bought ones. Not only do they show that you've put in the time and effort to make something special for your loved one, but also that you truly care about them and appreciate their presence in your life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>You can create something unique</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you make a gift, it allows you to unleash your creative side and create something totally unique. From handmade jewelry to decorative items like frames or candles, the possibilities are endless when it comes to homemade gifts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>You can save money</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making a gift can be much cheaper than buying something from the store. Plus, with most homemade gifts, you can use materials and supplies that you already have around the house - meaning you don't have to spend extra money on anything! So why not get crafty and give someone a one-of-a-kind present this year?</p></div></div>
Make a Gift Day is celebrated on December 3 every year. In 2024, Make a Gift Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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Dec 3
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Tuesday
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Dec 3
Wednesday
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Dec 3
Thursday
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