Galentine’s Day celebrates female friendship the day before Valentine’s Day.
Christmas is the biggest gifting day of the year in the US and is also widely celebrated in India.
Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration of African-American culture and heritage, with a gift exchange (zawadi) on the final day.
New Year’s Eve is a night of parties and fresh starts, with hosts and friends often exchanging small gifts.
New Year’s Day is for resolutions and fresh starts, a good time for planners and wellness gifts.
Lohri is the Punjabi winter harvest festival celebrated around a bonfire with peanuts, popcorn and sweets, and is especially special for newlyweds and newborns.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, a nice moment to give a donation in a loved one’s name.
Hanukkah is the eight-night Jewish Festival of Lights, beginning at sundown on 4 December, with a gift for each night, gelt and family gatherings.
Christmas Eve is traditionally when families gather, decorate and open the first gifts.
Small Business Saturday encourages shopping from independent local businesses and makers.
Cyber Monday is the online counterpart of Black Friday with deals on tech and online-only offers.
Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season with big discounts, a great time to pick up gifts early.