Running an education community can make it tough to keep conversations lively during holidays. Our holiday post templates help you celebrate special occasions, spark meaningful sharing, and keep your members engaged all year long.
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Holiday posts tap into shared experiences and cultural moments, making members feel seen and valued. When you highlight diverse holidays and encourage members to share their own traditions, you foster inclusion and deepen connections within your community.
This content type works because it blends celebration with personal storytelling. By inviting members to reflect on their memories or current celebrations, you turn passive observers into active participants. These posts are also a chance to educate and broaden perspectives, supporting the core mission of any education-focused group.
Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate. How do you mark this occasion in your family or school?
💡 Example: "Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate. How do you mark this occasion in your family or school?"
Today is World Teachers Day. Share a story about a teacher who inspired you.
💡 Example: "Today is World Teachers Day. Share a story about a teacher who inspired you."
It is Diwali. What traditions or memories do you associate with this festival of lights?
💡 Example: "It is Diwali. What traditions or memories do you associate with this festival of lights?"
Happy International Literacy Day. What book changed your educational journey?
💡 Example: "Happy International Literacy Day. What book changed your educational journey?"
As Ramadan begins, how do you or your students observe this special month?
💡 Example: "As Ramadan begins, how do you or your students observe this special month?"
Happy Earth Day. What activities do you do to promote sustainability at your school?
💡 Example: "Happy Earth Day. What activities do you do to promote sustainability at your school?"
Today is International Day of Education. What does learning mean to you?
💡 Example: "Today is International Day of Education. What does learning mean to you?"
Happy Hanukkah. Do you have a favorite classroom activity or memory connected to Hanukkah?
💡 Example: "Happy Hanukkah. Do you have a favorite classroom activity or memory connected to Hanukkah?"
It is Thanksgiving in some regions. What are you grateful for in your learning journey this year?
💡 Example: "It is Thanksgiving in some regions. What are you grateful for in your learning journey this year?"
Happy International Women’s Day. Who is a woman in education who inspires you?
💡 Example: "Happy International Women’s Day. Who is a woman in education who inspires you?"
Today is Eid al-Fitr. How do you or your students celebrate this holiday?
💡 Example: "Today is Eid al-Fitr. How do you or your students celebrate this holiday?"
It’s Back to School season. What is your favorite thing about this time of year?
💡 Example: "It’s Back to School season. What is your favorite thing about this time of year?"
Happy Holi to those who celebrate. How do you bring color and joy to your classroom?
💡 Example: "Happy Holi to those who celebrate. How do you bring color and joy to your classroom?"
It’s International Day of Peace. How do you teach or practice peace in your learning space?
💡 Example: "It’s International Day of Peace. How do you teach or practice peace in your learning space?"
Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates. Do you have any educational holiday traditions?
💡 Example: "Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates. Do you have any educational holiday traditions?"
Today is World Book Day. What book do you love to recommend to students or colleagues?
💡 Example: "Today is World Book Day. What book do you love to recommend to students or colleagues?"
It is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. How do you create inclusive learning spaces?
💡 Example: "It is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. How do you create inclusive learning spaces?"
Happy Halloween. Do you do any fun or educational activities for this holiday?
💡 Example: "Happy Halloween. Do you do any fun or educational activities for this holiday?"
It’s International Day of Friendship. How do you encourage kindness in your classroom or community?
💡 Example: "It’s International Day of Friendship. How do you encourage kindness in your classroom or community?"
Today is Kwanzaa. What values from Kwanzaa resonate with your learning or teaching?
💡 Example: "Today is Kwanzaa. What values from Kwanzaa resonate with your learning or teaching?"
Happy New Year. What is one educational goal you have for this year?
💡 Example: "Happy New Year. What is one educational goal you have for this year?"
Today is International Day of Sign Languages. How do you support language diversity in your classroom?
💡 Example: "Today is International Day of Sign Languages. How do you support language diversity in your classroom?"
It’s World Science Day. What science activity excites your students most?
💡 Example: "It’s World Science Day. What science activity excites your students most?"
Happy Easter to those celebrating. Do you have a favorite educational project for this time of year?
💡 Example: "Happy Easter to those celebrating. Do you have a favorite educational project for this time of year?"
Today is International Day of Mathematics. Share a math tip or resource you love.
💡 Example: "Today is International Day of Mathematics. Share a math tip or resource you love."
It’s Indigenous Peoples Day. How do you honor indigenous knowledge in your teaching?
💡 Example: "It’s Indigenous Peoples Day. How do you honor indigenous knowledge in your teaching?"
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Do you incorporate this holiday into your lessons?
💡 Example: "Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Do you incorporate this holiday into your lessons?"
Today is World Mental Health Day. What is your favorite activity for student well-being?
💡 Example: "Today is World Mental Health Day. What is your favorite activity for student well-being?"
It is Victory in Europe Day in some regions. How do you discuss history and peace in your classroom?
💡 Example: "It is Victory in Europe Day in some regions. How do you discuss history and peace in your classroom?"
Today is World Environment Day. What is one eco-friendly habit your class practices?
💡 Example: "Today is World Environment Day. What is one eco-friendly habit your class practices?"
Happy Children’s Day. What is one way you celebrate students’ uniqueness?
💡 Example: "Happy Children’s Day. What is one way you celebrate students’ uniqueness?"
It’s International Day of Families. How do you involve families in your learning community?
💡 Example: "It’s International Day of Families. How do you involve families in your learning community?"
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. How do you teach about justice and equality?
💡 Example: "Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. How do you teach about justice and equality?"
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to those celebrating. What traditions do you enjoy with students or family?
💡 Example: "Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to those celebrating. What traditions do you enjoy with students or family?"
It’s International Youth Day. What inspires you most about the next generation?
💡 Example: "It’s International Youth Day. What inspires you most about the next generation?"
Today is International Day for Tolerance. How do you foster respect in your classroom?
💡 Example: "Today is International Day for Tolerance. How do you foster respect in your classroom?"
Happy International Day of Forests. What outdoor learning activities do you recommend?
💡 Example: "Happy International Day of Forests. What outdoor learning activities do you recommend?"
It’s International Day of Human Rights. How do you teach about rights and responsibilities?
💡 Example: "It’s International Day of Human Rights. How do you teach about rights and responsibilities?"
Happy International Mother Language Day. What languages are spoken in your classroom or community?
💡 Example: "Happy International Mother Language Day. What languages are spoken in your classroom or community?"
Today is World Art Day. Share your favorite art project for students.
💡 Example: "Today is World Art Day. Share your favorite art project for students."
It’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. How do you use sports in learning?
💡 Example: "It’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. How do you use sports in learning?"
Choose a template that aligns with an upcoming holiday or special occasion. Personalize details as needed to match your community's demographics and culture. Post during the lead-up or on the day itself to maximize relevance. Encourage replies by replying yourself and tagging members who might have unique perspectives. For international communities, rotate which holidays you highlight to ensure broad representation.
For all platforms, use eye-catching visuals or emojis to highlight posts and make them stand out in feeds. Pin or feature holiday posts when possible to maximize visibility. Tagging or mentioning members directly can boost initial engagement. Adapt the post length and format for each platform's norms, such as using shorter text for Twitter or more detailed prompts in Facebook or Slack groups.
Aim to use holiday posts for major global or local holidays, but balance frequency so the feed stays varied and relevant.
Frame posts inclusively, acknowledging that not everyone may celebrate, and invite all to share or learn about the holiday's meaning.
Yes. Many templates are suitable for both groups. Adjust wording as needed for your audience.
Use gentle, open-ended prompts and consider tagging or privately inviting members to share their experiences.
Absolutely. Personalize templates to reflect your group's voice, values, and the diversity of your members.
Yes. The templates highlight a wide range of global holidays. Rotate which holidays you feature to ensure inclusivity.
Add visual elements, reply to comments, and use tags or mentions to draw in more members and foster interaction.