IN-STORE EVENTS CALENDAR

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National Cookie Day. This could actually be any day, but why not mark the occasion today? Sacher-Torte Day. Provide a recipe for this decadent European treat.

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World Choral Day. Engage a group to sing seasonal songs for shoppers. Gingerbread Decorating Day. Ask customers to contribute their ideas for adorning this holiday treat.

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Hanukkah begins. This year, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights runs through Dec. 26.

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National Oatmeal Muffin Day. Feature these in the in-store bakery, with the option to purchase a box of them to share with others.

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Christmas

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National Candy Cane Day. What are some postholiday uses for this quintessentially Christmas candy in foods and beverages? Ask shoppers.

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Eat a Red Apple Day. The produce department is the perfect place to find one.

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National Microwave Oven Day. Show shoppers how to whip up tasty no-fuss meals using this ubiquitous kitchen appliance.

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National Illinois Day. Introduce customers to the best foods and beverages from the Land of Lincoln.

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National Brownie Day. Encourage home cooks to dress up these stalwart baked goods with festive embellishments.

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National Cocoa Day

National Cream Cheese Frosting Day

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National Alabama Day. Now is the time to showcase the Yellowhammer State’s standout food and beverage producers. Since International Tea Day and Lemon Cupcake Day fall on the same date, why not combine the two?

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Sacagawea Day. Celebrate the life of this literally trailblazing interpreter for Lewis and Clark on their expedition of the Louisiana Territory. Winter Solstice. The days can only get longer from here on out. National ReGifting Day. Publish a newsletter article on the best ways to do this without getting caught.

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Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day. Hold a contest in which young participants can enter their best efforts, and paste the winning designs to the store windows.

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National Card Playing Day. The Earl of Sandwich supposedly invented his namesake meal so he wouldn’t have to leave the card table, so convenient foods are always appreciated at such a time.

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Still Need to Do Day. Help shoppers get more organized in the kitchen and beyond with a range of easy tips.

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Safety Razor Day. After a month of Movember-inspired facial hair, many male shoppers will head back to the shaving products aisle, so be ready to welcome them.

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National Green Bean Casserole Day. It’s not the holidays without this classic among the sides.

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Christmas Card Day. Remind shoppers to address and send out holiday greetings to all of those on their list.

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National Lager Day. Arrange an in-store tasting where attendees can sample a range of locally brewed brands of this beer type.

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Las Posadas, held through Dec. 24, is a Latino religious festival in which participants gather to mark Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn on the night of Jesus’s birth.

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National Maple Syrup Day. It’s not only great on pancakes and waffles, but also as an ingredient in a range of baked goods.

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National Christmas Movie Marathon Day. Suggest snacks to accompany those back-to-back screenings.

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National Egg Nog Day. Along with posting surefire recipes from customers online, make sure there are ready-made options on hand.

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National Resolution Planning Day. Your retail dietitian can hold consultations for those eager to eat better in 2023.

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New Year’s Eve. Raise a glass to another successful year, thanks in large part to your hardworking associates.