We all know 2020 has been a year to forget but let’s lift the spirits and finish it strong with our run-down of things to celebrate as we move into silly season.
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Packed with facts, notable
days and giveaways - our December calendar will help see you through this magical time
with your friends and family.
goodwill
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THIS CHRISTMAS,
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HAPPY
NEW
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from us all at...
1st December is World AIDS day. There are almost 38 million people living with the disease around the world. Find out here how you can show your support.
Did you know that the word "December" comes from the Latin decem meaning ‘ten’, as it was the 10th month in the Roman Calendar.
With only three weeks left until Christmas, are you ready for your
first Rhapsody gift? Win a social post, including a bespoke graphic, prepared by our creative specialists. The only thing you have to do is to like and share this post and comment “done”. Easy!
Happy birthday to our pal, Jay-Z! To show how much we love Mr Carter’s music, let us pause "Last Christmas" for a minute and play The "Empire State of Mind".
December is a time for everyone to connect with their inner child. For the Rhapsody family, our childhood owes a lot to Walt Disney, who was born 119 years ago.
Pay tribute to the godfather of animated
movies by snuggling on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate and a Disney classic.
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Ho ho ho! Did you know that Saint Nicholas, who would eventually be known as Santa Claus, was originally the patron saint of children, thieves and pawnbrokers! 6th December is also his name day in Poland. Traditionally children would wake
up on this day to find gifts hidden
by St Nick under their pillows.
December is a time for everyone to connect with their inner child. For the Rhapsody family, our childhood owes a lot to Walt Disney, who was born 119 years ago. Pay tribute to the godfather of animated movies by snuggling on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate and a Disney classic.
Notable Day
December Fact
World's AIDS day
GIVEAWAY
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The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear, so says Will Ferrell in Elf. Why not start with Jingle Bells! Did you know that it was composed in 1857, and not even for Christmas. It was meant to commemorate that other Turkey day: Thanksgiving!
DECEMBER FACTS
This week we are giving away our expert knowledge for free. Simply visit our contact us page, write ‘Giveaway’ in the message field and we’ll share our article on How To Help Your Website Rank Higher on Google.
GIVEAWAY
Christmas is for sharing with those who are less fortunate, so this week we are supporting Warsaw-based charity, Daj Herbatę. This amazing organization helps to feed homeless people and seniors who have been shielding during the global pandemic.
CHARITY SHOUT OUT
With gyms being locked down, we have no choice but to find another way to shape our abs. With today being National Lager Day, we are opting for a different kind of six pack but hey, a run to the shops is almost the same as a HIIT workout, right?!
NOTABLE DAY
With the festive celebrations now well under way, there could be no better time for Christmas Jumper Day. It happens to fall on the same date as National App Day, so why not celebrate them both by using the power of your favourite social media apps to show the world your funky jumper and translate this festive message:
NOTABLE DAY
Who doesn’t love the festive ballads of Ol Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. The Christmas crooner was born on this day 105 years ago.
What do you most associate with Christmas time? The tree, presents, dinner or perhaps some gingerbread cookies? Did you know that spiders and spider webs are associated with Christmas as well? These classic Halloween motifs symbolise good luck for the Christmas period.
Born On This Day
DECEMBER FACTS
חג חנוכה שמח
Happy birthday to our pal, Jay-Z! To show how much we love Mr Carter’s music, let us pause "Last Christmas" for a minute and play The "Empire State of Mind".
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Did you know that the word "December" comes from the Latin decem meaning ‘ten’, as it was the 10th month in the Roman Calendar.
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This week we are giving away our expert knowledge for free. Simply visit our contact us page (linked), write ‘Giveaway’ in the message field and we’ll share our article on How To Help Your Website Rank Higher on Google.
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Christmas is for sharing with those who are less fortunate, so this week we are supporting Warsaw-based charity, Daj Herbatę. This amazing organization helps to feed homeless people and seniors who have been shielding during the global pandemic.
The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear, so says Will Ferrell in Elf. Why not start with Jingle Bells! Did you know that it was composed in 1857, and not even for Christmas. It was meant to commemorate that other Turkey day: Thanksgiving!
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December is a time for everyone to connect with their inner child. For the Rhapsody family, our childhood owes a lot to Walt Disney, who was born 119 years ago. Pay tribute to the godfather of animated movies by snuggling on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate and a Disney classic.
Ho ho ho! Did you know that Saint Nicholas, who would eventually
be known as Santa Claus, was originally the patron saint of children, thieves and pawnbrokers! 6th December is also his name day in Poland. Traditionally children would wake up on this day to find gifts hidden by St Nick under
their pillows.
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It’s high time you bought a Christmas tree, but did you know that the first artificial tree was made in Germany and fashioned out of goose feathers that were dyed green?! Eat your heart out, Mr Grinch!
DECEMBER FACTS
This week we are giving ourselves
a mandatory one-day break from listening to Christmas hits in order to celebrate Beethoven's birthday! The classical composer was born exactly 250 years ago today! Take a moment to breathe amid the Christmas madness and enjoy some of his masterpieces.
BORN ON THIS DAY
Who would you most like to find under the mistletoe this year? A handsome prince? You’re in luck. Today is Brad Pitt's birthday and the heartthrob is currently single! Happy birthday, Brad!
BORN ON THIS DAY
It’s fair to say that, with less than ten days until Christmas, Santa will be out speed-training with Rudolf and making final aerodynamic adjustments to his sleigh. Did you know that 117 years ago another dynamic flying duo - the Wright Brothers - had their first flight? And they didn’t even use magic!
NOTABLE DAY
It’s important to remember that there are those among us for whom a Merry Christmas might not be on the cards. To help spread some joy to those who really need it, we are donating to Polish children’s charity Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę. This wonderful organisation supports children who have been the victims of violence and abuse. If you’d like to donate, click here.
CHARITY SHOUT OUT
With Christmas Eve in just five days, we tend to gravitate towards the kitchen on our quest to bake the perfect gingerbread, festive cupcakes and other delicious goodies. To make this endeavour a little easier, we have a special discount on a cooking class with friends at food.social! Simply subscribe here to receive four free issues of their digital foodie magazine and receive a free discount code.
If you struggle to convince your family that Star Wars or Tarantino’s classics are perfect Christmas viewing, and you are instead forced to watch Home Alone and Love Actually, Rhapsody is here to help. There
is no better way to celebrate Samuel L. Jackson’s birthday than watching Attack
of Clones in your Jedi dressing gown, right?
GIVEAWAY
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Christmas is for sharing with those who are less fortunate, so this week we are supporting Warsaw-based charity, Daj Herbatę. This amazing organization helps to feed homeless people and seniors who have been shielding during the global pandemic.
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With gyms being locked down, we have no choice but to find another way to shape our abs. With today being National Lager Day, we are opting for a different kind of six pack but hey, a run to the shops is almost the same as a HIIT workout, right?!
With the festive celebrations now well under way, there could be no better time for Christmas Jumper Day. It happens to fall on the same date as National App Day, so why not celebrate them both by using the power of your favourite social media apps to show the world your funky jumper and translate this festive message:
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It’s high time you bought a Christmas tree, but did you know that the first artificial tree was made in Germany and fashioned out of goose feathers that were dyed green?! Eat your heart out, Mr Grinch!
It’s fair to say that, with less than ten days until Christmas, Santa will be out speed-training with Rudolf and making final aerodynamic adjustments to his sleigh. Did you know that 117 years ago another dynamic flying duo - the Wright Brothers - had their first flight? And they didn’t even use magic!
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Who doesn’t love the festive ballads of Ol Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. The Christmas crooner was born on this day
105 years ago.
What do you most associate with Christmas time? The tree, presents, dinner or perhaps some gingerbread cookies? Did you know that spiders and spider webs are associated with Christmas as well? These classic Halloween motifs symbolise good luck for the Christmas period.
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It doesn’t matter that it’s been -1℃ for weeks, technically, today is the first day of Winter. You can now stop ‘illegally’ listening to all those festive tunes and celebrate by putting another string of Christmas lights up in the front garden. Winter isn’t just coming, Jon Snow, it’s officially here!
NOTABLE DAY
Admit it, you’re currently out panic buying last-minute gifts for the relatives you almost forgot existed. This year has a lot to answer for, don’t worry. Take a break from your chores and take our quiz to see how we can help make your digital strategy easier - even if we can’t help you with what to get Auntie Kath.
DIGITAL QUIZ
Already planning next year's brand strategy? If you need a helping hand
with photography, contact us and get your first five shots for free.
GIVEAWAY
Enjoy another gift on us: the Little Rhapsody guide to saying Merry Christmas in five languages!
Polish: Wesołych Świąt
Chinese: 圣诞节快乐 (Shèngdàn jié kuàilè)
Japanese: メリークリスマス (Merii Kurisumasu)
Spanish: Feliz Navidad
German: Frohe Weihnachten
GIVEAWAY
As you’re ripping open your gifts to a soundtrack of Michael Bublé, it's worth noting that a slightly heavier band came together on this very day, 45 years ago - Iron Maiden! Steve Harris, we salute you - and Happy birthday, Eddie!
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Can you imagine not being able to spend Christmas Day feasting all day long? Well, you wouldn’t have been loving life back in 1647. Oliver Cromwell, the English Puritan leader, banned Christmas festivities, declaring them immoral on a day that was meant to be holy. Anyone who was seen celebrating was arrested! Thankfully, the ban was lifted in 1660.
A dog is for life, not just for Christmas - so the saying goes. And the same is true for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and all our cute and cuddly pals. This week, we want to draw your attention to unwanted pets who need loving homes. Spare a thought for those adorable creatures this season and give them a helping hand, if you can.
DECEMBER FACTS
CHARITY SHOUT OUT
It’s important to remember that there are those among us for whom a Merry Christmas might not be on the cards. To help spread some joy to those who really need it, we are donating to Polish children’s charity Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę. This wonderful organisation supports children who have been the victims of violence and abuse. If you’d like
to donate, click here.
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Who would you most like to find under the mistletoe this year? A handsome prince? You’re in luck. Today is Brad Pitt's birthday and the heartthrob is currently single! Happy birthday, Brad!
It doesn’t matter that it’s been -1℃ for weeks, technically, today is the first day of Winter. You can now stop ‘illegally’ listening to all those festive tunes and celebrate by putting another string of Christmas lights up in the front garden. Winter isn’t just coming, Jon Snow, it’s officially here!
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22 DIGITAL QUIZ
Admit it, you’re currently out panic buying last-minute gifts for the relatives you almost forgot existed. This year has a lot to answer for, don’t worry. Take a break from your chores and take our quiz to see how we can help make your digital strategy easier - even if we can’t help you with what to get Auntie Kath.
Already planning next year's brand strategy? If you need a helping hand with photography, contact us and get your first five shots for free.
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With Christmas Eve in just five days, we tend to gravitate towards the kitchen on our quest to bake the perfect gingerbread, festive cupcakes and other delicious goodies. To make this endeavour a little easier, we have a special discount on a cooking class with friends at food.social! Simply subscribe here to receive four free issues of their digital foodie magazine and receive a free discount code.
If you struggle to convince your family that Star Wars or Tarantino’s classics are perfect Christmas viewing, and you are instead forced to watch Home Alone and Love Actually, Rhapsody is here to help. There is no better way to celebrate Samuel L. Jackson’s birthday than watching Attack of Clones in your Jedi dressing gown, right?
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What a MARVELous day to celebrate
the birthday of a legend: Mr Stan Lee, the creator of a comic and movie universe that defined our childhoods
(and our adulthoods!) Clear your Boxing Day schedule and watch the epic double bill that is Avengers Infinity War followed by Avengers Endgame, in his honour.
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Although Christmas is sadly over for another year, Rhapsody has one more gift for you. This week the giveaway rules are child’s play: just like, share and comment ‘Done’ under this post. The winner will get some invaluable help from our marketing team,
who will examine their social media activities and share some practical tips based on the outcome.
GIVEAWAY
Breathe a sigh of relief, its only two days to go until the end of 2020 and it’s LeBron James’ Birthday. Happy birthday King James! To honour you, we are going to play some NBA and watch your best slam dunks from last season.
BORN ON THIS DAY
Even if 2020 did flip our lives upside down, some things never change.
Team Rhapsody continued to work hard to impress our clients. Check out our Rhapsody in Numbers graphic to see how this year was for us - all measured out in cups of coffee consumed and PDF files generated! From everyone at Team Rhapsody, we wish you all the best
for 2021.
DECEMBER FACTS
As you’re ripping open your gifts to a soundtrack of Michael Bublé, it's worth noting that a slightly heavier band came together on this very day, 45 years ago - Iron Maiden! Steve Harris, we salute you - and Happy birthday, Eddie!
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As you’re ripping open your gifts to a soundtrack of Michael Bublé, it's worth noting that a slightly heavier band came together on this very day, 45 years ago - Iron Maiden! Steve Harris, we salute you - and Happy birthday, Eddie!
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As you’re ripping open your gifts to a soundtrack of Michael Bublé, it's worth noting that a slightly heavier band came together on this very day, 45 years ago - Iron Maiden! Steve Harris, we salute you - and Happy birthday, Eddie!
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As you’re ripping open your gifts to a soundtrack of Michael Bublé, it's worth noting that a slightly heavier band came together on this very day, 45 years ago - Iron Maiden! Steve Harris, we salute you - and Happy birthday, Eddie!
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