The holidays are a time for indulgence, but as the December 2023 social good trends highlight, it's also a time for giving back. Whether it's a local initiative or something further reaching, brands are using the holidays as a jumping-off point for their latest charitable initiatives.
For instance, Lindt & Sprüngli is supporting the U.K.'s NSPCC this year to help raise funds for Childline. The campaign will see the chocolatier donating £1 from every sale of its Lindt Teddy Milk and White chocolate bears, with the target goal of raising £100,000.
While money is always welcome, some brands are choosing to give back in a more tangible way. For instance, one campaign highlighted by the 2023 social good trends is the expansion of Toques From The Heart (TFTH)'s product lineup to include new cold weather accessories that have been specifically designed for the homeless to weather the harsh Canadian winters.
Top 30 Social Good Trends in December
From Homeless-Supporting Gloves to Charitable Chocolates:
Katherine Pendrill — Dec 22, 2023 — Social Good
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Social Good Sneaker Auctions
Canada Goose Steps Up for Polar Bear Conservation with Auction
29
Social Good Plush Highland Cows
Barnyard Legend Plushies Support Gentle Barn's Mission
28
Inclusive Hotel Soaps
Diamond Brown Aims to Pioneer Inclusivity in Hotel Amenities
27
Smoke-Free Nicotine Alternatives
Lucy Offers Healthier Alternatives to Big-Brand Nicotine Products
26
Homeless-Supporting Accessories
Toques From The Heart Offers Cold Weather Accessories
25
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
24
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
23
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
22
Awareness-Raising Rolling Trays
Hemper and 40 Tons Raise Awareness for Incarcerated Individuals
21
Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs
Baabuk's Miss Baabuka Protects Endangered Sheep Breeds
20
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
19
Pain Advocacy Passes
Nurofen's Pain Pass Helps Women Articulate Their Symptoms & Experiences
18
Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets
KIND Snacks hosts the KINDness Market in Toronto
17
Immigrant-Supporting AI Finance Apps
Lola4i is Leap Financial's AI Tool for Immigrant Support
16
Cross-Platform Messaging Apps
'Nothing Phone' is Getting its Own Version of iMessage
15
Empowering Women Design Awards
Triennale Milano Hosted the 5th AIAP Women in Design Award
14
Seasonal Charitable Chocolatier Campaigns
Lindt & Sprüngli Will Donate £1 for Every Teddy Sold
13
Celebrity-Backed Fundraising Galas
The First® Robotics Teams Up with i.am/Angel Foundation
12
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
11
Winter Clothing Drives
United Way Organizes an Initiative to Collect Winter Clothing for Seniors
10
Social Good Holiday Initiatives
This Holiday Season Milo's Tea is Donating to Feeding America
9
Hospitality Neighborly Initiatives
Hotel Indigo Launches Neighborly Borrowing Program
8
Empowering Thanksgiving Pies
Stacy's Rise Pies Bring Attention to the Funding Gap
7
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
6
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
The EPA Debuts a Youth Advisory Council to Address Climate Challenges
5
Breast Cancer Awareness Coffees
Blenz Coffee Hosted a Charitable Donation Campaign
4
Sibling Caregiver Campagins
CDSS Launches 'Care Instructions' Campaign
3
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Partnered with Susan G. Komen
2
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
1
Boomer-Style Rent Giveaways
Koala Introduces the 'Boomer Blocker' Initiative for Australians
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Valentine's Day Chocolate Campaigns
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Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
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Special Olympics Donuts
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Icy Winter-Themed Chocolate Candies
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Thematic Holiday Makeup Lines
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Wishlist-Spotlighting Billboards
Sephora Canada Features Customer Wishlists on Holiday Billboards
Youth Soccer Partnerships
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Viral Chocolate Debuts
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Indulgent Post-Holiday Donuts
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Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
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Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Upscale Modern Holiday Experiences
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Festive Offerings Throughout December
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Vegan Chocolate Advents
NOMO Presents its Ultimate Advent Calendar and Creamy Choc Advent Calendar
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Virtual AI Snow Globes
Coca-Cola Unveils a Festive AI Campaign at its Piccadilly Lights Residency
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Elevated Easter Hunt Campaigns
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Indulgent Festive Snack Lines
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Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
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Branded Chocolate Easter Eggs
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Soup Giveaway Campaigns
Heinz Launches a New Soup Giveaway Campaign with Sam Thompson
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
Exquisite Holiday Chocolates
Lindt Unveils its 2025 Seasonal Launches for Gifting
Cost-Conscious Christmas Candy Collections
The Hershey Company Holiday Range is Here for 2025
Anti-Black Friday Chocolate Campaigns
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Chocolate Chip Cookie-Inspired Billboards
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Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections
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Frozen Treat Holiday Advents
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Festive Teatime Treat Ranges
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Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
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Wintery Valentine's Treat Ranges
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Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Limited-Edition Holiday Candles
LOHN’s Holiday 2025 Collection 'Little Golden Glows' is Nostalgic
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Celeb-Headed Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Tiffany & Co. Presents the 'Love is a Gift' Campaign
Dedicated Gifting Chocolate Products
Hotel Chocolat Boxed Selections Revamp the Brand's Gift Range
Wrestler-Themed Chocolate Commercials
This Tony’s Chocolonely Advertisement Spotlights Social Good
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Charitable Granola Campaigns
Nature’s Path Initiates the 'Sweet 16 Acts of Love' Campaign
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Shortbread-Themed Holiday Pop-Ups
The Gay Lea Shortbread Village Pop-Up Was Held at the Well
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Philanthropic Kid Fashion Brands
Mini Rodini Supports Doctors Without Borders for Black Week 2024
Fig-Themed Chocolate Bars
H!P Debuts Figs in Blankets with the Help of Winner Louise Coutinho
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Community-Focused Holiday Pizzeria Promotions
MOD Pizza Together for the Holidays is Festive
Collaborative Treat-Inspired Footwear
Ground Up and the Hersey Company Partner for 2025 Releases
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
Festive Dessert-Themed Cafe Drinks
The Third Wave Coffee Happy Holidays Menu is Available Now
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Decadent Eco-Conscious Truffle Bars
Magic Chocolate Truffle Bars Will Come in Four Flavors
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Bath Bomb Advent Calendars
The Momcozy × BIG HUGS 14-Day Advent Calendar Supports Seasonal Comfort
Sustainability-Focused Holiday Markets
GLAD Canada Debuts the 'Home for the Holidays' Pop-Up Event
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Festive Candy Retail Partnerships
These New HARIBO Partnerships are Here for the Holidays
Microbatch Chocolate Collections
Beyond Good Will Stand Out at the Natural Products Expo West 2025
Extensive Holiday Donut Ranges
Pinkbox Doughnuts Christmas and Hanukkah Doughnuts are Tasty
Romantic Swiss Chocolatier Gifts
The Läderach Valentine's Day Range Celebrates the Day of Love
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Christmastime Snack Product Ranges
The Golden Wonder Festive Range Features Four Flavors
Cookie-Themed QSR Cafe Menus
Tim Hortons Seasonal Menu Features OREO-Infused Items
Fair Wage-Supporting V-Day Campaigns
Acumen Launched the #Cocoamitment Campaign
Convenient Artisan Holiday Foods
The Delice De France Winter Range Has Sweet and Savory Options
Christmas Baked Good Chocolates
These New Gnaw Chocolate Bar Flavors are Festive Season-Ready
Festive Fairytale Campaigns
Boots' Gift Happily Ever After Celebrates Meaningful Gifting
Heartwarming Seasonal Sneaker Campaigns
The Saucony Run Home for the Holidays Campaign is Festive
Adult-Friendly Chocolate Advent Calendars
MALTESERS® Assorted Truffles Advent Calendar is Tasty
Social Good Pastry Campaigns
Action Against Hunger and Wall’s Pastry Partnered for a Good Cause
Food Banks-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Cadbury is Running the 'Make Every Bite Count' Campaign
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Local Food Support Programs
Chef Merito Has Initiated a Charitable Program During the Holidays
Holiday-Themed Cannabis Campaigns
Green Dot Labs Debuts the Holidaze: Light Up the Season Campaign
Gifting-Focused Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Valentine’s Day Collection is Arriving February 3
Charitable Hunger Relief Initiatives
Halo Top Makes a Charitable Contribution to Food Banks Canada
Ready-to-Bake Christmas Cookie Doughs
These Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough Products are Tasty
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
Global Holiday Giving Journeys
Disney Sends Mickey Mouse on the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Need-Based Public Fundraising Initiatives
The Salvation Army Urges Public Support in New Campaign
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Cheeky Holiday-Inspired Sofa Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Highlights the Comfort of Couchmas
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Charitable Bakery Brand Partnerships
Brioche Pasquier UK Partnered with a Children's Charity
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Charitable Mother's Day Initiatives
Knix Partners with Baby Love to Give Back to the Community
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Festive Gift-Ready Bakery Ranges
Lola's Christmas Collection Makes Entertaining Easier
Interactive Food Bank Partnerships
Häagen-Dazs and GiftAMeal Partnered on a New Campaign
Emotionally Engaging Holiday Advertisements
Teleflora Captured Attention with The Power Of Wishes
Charitable Camp Initiatives
Tim Hortons' Annual Camp Day Initiative Returns on July 16
Winter-Themed Japanese Snack Boxes
The TokyoTreat Very Merry Snackmas Box is Packed with Goodies
Festive Hotel Activations
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Has Unveiled Its Annual Holiday Programming
Social Good Gifting Ranges
The Virgin Experience Days Gifts for Good Collection is Purposeful
Halloween Season Candy Campaigns
World Business Chicago is Promoting Chicago-Based Candy
Week-Long Charitable Cookie Campaigns
Tim Hortons is Hosting a Week-Long Smile Cookie Campaign
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Holiday Binge Watching Cookies
Chip City Cookies and TBS Partnered for Themed Cookies
Holiday-Themed Luggage Campaigns
TUMI Debuts 'Gift Joy' Featuring Red and Black Toned Pieces
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Charitble Children-Supporting Initiatives
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Donates $1.6 Million
Business-Focused Gifting Programs
Esther Price Candies Announced a New Corporate Gifting program
Tiered Pricing Chocolate Gifts
The Vosges Haut-Chocolat Holiday Treat Collection is Expansive
Gifting-Friendly Festive Candy Ranges
The Bebeto Christmas Range is the Brand's First Festive Line
Digital Fundraising Competitions
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Student-Focused Charitable Campaigns
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Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
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Charity Contest Campaigns
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Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
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Collaboration Festive Desserts
Ring Pop and Serendipity 3 Partnered for a Sweet Promotion