# Seasonally Themed Charcoal Products Kingsford Charcoal Boasts Christmas Coal for the Holidays By Kalin Ned | Published 2025-12-12 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-coal References: [investors.thecloroxcompany](https://investors.thecloroxcompany.com/news/news-details/2025/FROM-NAUGHTY-TO-NICE-KINGSFORD-CHRISTMAS-COAL-BRINGS-HOLIDAY-CHEER-TO-THE-GRILL/default.aspx)  [Kingsford Charcoal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingsford-charcoal) has introduced a seasonally themed version of its primary product, with this new limited-edition version cheekily dubbed Christmas Coal. The product's packaging boasts special holiday graphics that playfully reference the traditional concept of giving coal as a humorous gift. Christmas Coal is functionally identical to Kingsford Charcoal's standard charcoal briquettes, which are intended for use in [outdoor cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-feast). The launch is accompanied by a promotional social media campaign involving a celebrity partnership with football legend and 'King of the [Grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-graphite-grill)' Jason Kelce, through which a limited number of the themed products are being awarded via a random selection process. Mitchell O'Furey, Head of Marketing at Kingsford, shared: "This year, Kingsford is getting people excited about giving and receiving coal under the tree. Charcoal grilling is all about spending time with the people you care about over delicious food, and Christmas Coal celebrates the grillers who make that possible." Image Credit: Kingsford Charcoal ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 58% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Holiday-themed Products:** Seasonally themed products like Christmas Coal create distinctive marketing opportunities by combining festive spirit with traditional offerings. - **Celebrity-endorsed Campaigns:** The involvement of famous personalities such as Jason Kelce in promotional activities enhances brand visibility and engagement with consumers. - **Limited-edition Releases:** Limited-edition versions of standard products generate excitement and urgency among consumers, enticing them to engage quickly before they run out. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Cooking:** Innovations in outdoor cooking products are capturing consumer interest through playful and festive adaptations of essential items. - **Promotional Marketing:** Creative collaborations and themed product launches are reshaping the standard approaches within the promotional marketing industry. - **Packaging Design:** Unique and themed packaging designs like those seen on Christmas Coal are transforming the way brands can communicate with their audiences visually. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Infused Charcoal Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingsford-charcoal.md) - [Festive QSR Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-chicken-bucket.md) - [Festive Snack Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-assortment.md) - [Charcoal Grilling-Inspired Scent Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-grilling.md) - [Festively Themed Pet Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-mutt-2025-christmas-range.md) - [Seasonal Entertaining Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pladis-christmas-crackers.md) - [Festive Everyday Biscuit Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foxs-burtons.md) - [Limited-Edition Firework-Covered Foils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-foil.md) - [Wintery Pet Product Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilys-kitchen.md)