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December 2026 editorial opportunities

Explore timely December content opportunities spanning holiday safety, winter travel, food and entertaining, gift giving, household finances, health and wellness and New Year planning. Plan ahead for article, radio and video campaigns.

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December at a glance

Connect with Canadians during the holiday season

December creates natural opportunities around holiday gatherings, food, gift giving, charitable giving, travel and seasonal health and safety.

It’s also the moment when Canadians begin looking ahead to a new year, creating useful editorial opportunities around finances, wellness, organization, personal goals and healthy routines.

Popular December themes

Holiday safety
Health & wellness
Holiday baking & cooking
Winter road safety
55+ / seniors
Charities & gift giving
Holiday money-saving tips
Family & community
Food, recipes & wellness
New Year’s entertaining
Christmas & winter holidays

Plan ahead

December 2026 planning timelines

Use these planning windows as a guide for production, review and distribution. Timelines can sometimes be flexible, so connect with our team if you're working with a later start.

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Articles

Topic brief due by

Mid to late September

Draft content due by

Late September to early October

Content promoted to media

November 1, 2026

Radio

Production brief due by

Late October to early November

Radio content can launch upon approval or on your chosen date in December.

Video

Production brief due by

Late September to early October

Video content can launch upon approval or on your chosen date in December.

Timely moments

December topical dates & opportunities

Build content around established awareness initiatives, seasonal moments and occasions relevant to Canadian audiences.

World AIDS Day December 1

International Volunteer Day December 5

Hanukkah December 4–12

Human Rights Day December 10

Winter Solstice December 21

Christmas Day December 25

Boxing Day December 26

New Year’s Eve December 31

Plan ahead

Featured upcoming opportunities

December is also the ideal time to start conversations around the fresh-start themes Canadians will be thinking about as they enter the new year.

New year, new you

Get ahead of January with potential story angles such as:

How to stick to your resolutions
Tips for a successful Dry January
Painless ways to save money
How to master a new skill

Wellness guide

Health and wellness ideas include:

How to start a new exercise routine
Healthy holiday-meal ideas
Ways to support your mental health
Simple exercises for seniors

See a December opportunity that fits your brand?

Tell us the topic you're working with. Fifth Story can help identify the right story angle, timing and format for an article, radio or video campaign.

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Content inspiration

December story ideas

Explore potential story angles by category. These ideas can be adapted to suit your organization, subject-matter experts and campaign objectives.

Automotive

Tips for safe winter driving
Preparing for safe and reliable year-end travel
Debunking winter-driving myths
Winter-tire safety

Environment & nature

Ways to give back to the environment
Embracing the beauty of nature in winter
Winter energy-saving tips
Tips for enjoying the outdoors during colder months
A green-gifting guide

Family & community

Spreading kindness and support during the holidays
DIY projects to spark creativity
Activities to do with kids during the holidays
Simple ways to give back
A guide to thoughtful holiday gift giving

Finance

Celebrating the holidays on a budget
Year-end tax-saving tips
Ways to help prevent package theft
Protecting yourself from online-shopping scams

Food, nutrition & wellness

Warm and comforting holiday recipes
Coping with holiday stress and isolation
Seasonal entertaining tips and recipes
Practising self-care during the winter months
Tips to help support work-life balance
Ways to maintain your mental health through the holidays

Health & safety

How to stay healthy this winter
Holiday fire-safety tips
Decorating safely this season
Tips for managing common cold and flu symptoms
Healthy stocking-stuffer ideas
Healthy habits for staying active through winter

Home & garden

Holiday-decorating tips
A winter home-maintenance checklist
Home-security tips
Declutter your home for the new year
Illuminating facts about holiday lights

Newcomers

Tips for newcomers embracing their first Canadian winter
Building connections and support networks in a new country
Ways to bring your holiday traditions to Canada

Seniors / 50+

Recipes for baking with the grandkids
Air-travel tips for seniors
Ways for seniors to give back to their communities
Healthy habits for older adults

Technology & cybersecurity

Privacy tips for gamers
How technology is changing health care
Online holiday-season scams to watch for
Ways businesses can reach online holiday shoppers

Travel, recreation & leisure

Tips for a successful winter getaway
Airport and customs tips for holiday travellers
Ways to safeguard your home while you travel
How to find travel deals this season

Turn a December idea into your next campaign

Whether you already have a story in mind or want help identifying the right opportunity, our team can recommend an article, radio or video approach that fits your goals.

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