A Wacky Gift a Day, Makes the Winter Go Away
South African winter can sometimes feel like a long, grey Netflix binge with no snacks, but we believe this is the best time to get those creative juices activated. There are some seriously funny and quirky company parties to plan, and AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing is here to help you celebrate them in style (and with a lot of laughs). So grab your notebooks and get ready to shine bright through the winter blues with these hilarious and heartwarming special days from now until the end of the year!
August: The Month of Women’s & Other Shenanigans
August 1: Girlfriends Day
Because who else can you call at 2 AM for life advice or to share that last slice of cake? Don’t just celebrate with matching AddShine friendship tees, make it an adventure and get the whole town involved. After all, there is no better way to collect support than to get all the girls together.
August 2: International Beer Day
Raise your branded mugs high! It’s a perfect day to gift your team some frosty custom steins. Warning: May cause sudden outbreaks of karaoke. And who said only men should be drinking beer? There is nothing better than an ice-cold beer after a lekker long race. After all, your week at the office could be one big race after another.
August 8: International Cat Day
For the office cat lovers who secretly wish their keyboard were a litter box. Gift some cat-themed goodies — maybe a mouse pad that actually looks like a mouse?
August 15: Relaxation Day
Because “relax” is not just a suggestion, it’s a lifestyle. Are you keen on some custom cosy blankets from AddShine? I am a huge fan of the notion that if you are relaxed, you become creative with brand-new ideas to expand your brand. What could be a better combination? If you need help to convince the boss, I’ll be right by your side!
August 16: Men’s Grooming Day
Time to pamper the bearded and the bare-faced alike. Yes, we could host an entire debating day on whether men can be groomed or not, but let’s stick to anything is possible. At least there will be a lot of fun while doing it, and being wacky at work has been proven to be highly productive!
August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day
Perfect for office feuds and fridge food thieves. Gift some funny apology cards or “Peace Offering” chocolate boxes. And no, just before you do get carried away with the kissing at work, we suggest you stick to the good and keep the bad and the ugly out of it!
August 26: Dog Day
Celebrate man’s best friend with paw-some doggy bandanas and treats. Bonus points if your office pooch gets a branded sweater! Can addShine help you with those? You will just have to ask and see what we pop out of the box!
August 31: Trail Mix Day
Snack attack alert! Custom snack packs to fuel those winter hikes or just the trek to the coffee machine. And yes, you might just want to sign up for addVentures Trail days. Give us a shout.
September: The Month of Appreciation, Fitness, and Fortune Cookies
1st Wednesday: Secretary’s Day
Time to shower your admin heroes with gifts that say “You keep us sane!” Personalized mugs or desk organizers from AddShine will do the trick.
September 9: Teddy Bear Day & Fortune Cookie Day
Double the fun! Soft cuddly bears for hugs, and fortune cookies for mysterious life advice like “You will find a parking spot today.”
September 15: Wife Appreciation Day
Gentle reminder to husbands: a little branded gift goes a long way. Yes, it’s debatable whether it should be your company’s problem to provide an appreciation gift for your wife, but without men appreciating women, the company might fall apart. Or at least this debate will keep the guys busy around the water cooler.
September 21: World Gratitude Day
Say thanks with style — personalised thank-you cards or gratitude journals. Because “Thanks” never goes out of fashion. Yes, we can help you design your own unique personalised cards. On the gratitude journals side, we have an entire library stocked with options to choose from.
September 25: Cooking Day
For the office chefs who turn instant noodles into gourmet meals. Custom aprons and chef hats, anyone?
September 26: Fitness Day
Time to pretend you love jogging! Branded water bottles and sweatbands will make the effort look good.
September 27: Love Note Day
Send secret admirer vibes with quirky stationery or heart-shaped sticky notes. AddShine’s got your back for all those office crushes.
September 28: Good Neighbour Day
Perfect excuse to share some branded cookies or mugs with the folks next door. Because good neighbours deserve good gifts.
October: Coffee, Chocolate, and Gin Time!
October 1: International Coffee Day
Fuel your team with custom coffee mugs that scream “But first, coffee!” Warning: May cause excessive productivity.
October 3: Boyfriends Day
A day to celebrate those who tolerate your Netflix choices. Gift some funny tees or socks that say “World’s Okayest Boyfriend.”
October 16: Bosses Day
Time to charm the big boss with classy gifts — branded notebooks, pens, or a “Best Boss Ever” mug. Just don’t spill the coffee.
October 20: Office Chocolate Day
Because chocolate is the real MVP of winter. Custom chocolate bars with your company logo? Yes, please!
October 21: International Gin and Tonic Day
For those who prefer their celebrations with a twist. Branded cocktail shakers or quirky glassware will elevate the office happy hour.
October 28: Mother-in-Law Day
A tricky one! Gift something neutral but thoughtful, like a classy scarf or a plant that says “I’m trying.” Or you could skip this one altogether! 🙂
October 30: World Cities Day
Celebrate the urban jungle with city-themed gifts. Think skyline mugs or tote bags featuring your favourite metropolis.
November: Candy, Kindness, and Cake (Yes, Cake!)
November 3: Candy Day
Sugar rush alert! Custom candy jars or sweet-themed gifts to keep the office buzzing.
November 13: World Kindness Day & World Quality Day
Two great reasons to gift kindness and quality. Personalized thank-you cards and premium corporate gifts from AddShine fit the bill perfectly.
November 21: World Television Day
For the binge-watchers and series addicts. Branded popcorn bowls or cozy blankets to snuggle up with.
November 23: You’re Welcome Giving Day
The perfect day to say “You’re welcome” with a gift that says “You’re awesome.” AddShine’s got plenty of those.
November 25: Shopping Reminder Day
Because someone has to remind you to shop for Christmas! Custom shopping totes or quirky gift cards are perfect.
November 26: Cake Day
Celebrate with cake-themed gifts or a surprise office cake party. Calories don’t count on Cake Day, right?
December: Cookies, Cupcakes, and Champagne to End the Year
December 4: Cookie Day
A day to eat cookies guilt-free. Gift branded cookie tins or baking kits to share the sweetness.
December 8: Brownie Day
Because brownies > everything. Custom brownie boxes or branded aprons for your in-house bakers.
December 9: Christmas Card Day
Send your warmest wishes with personalized cards that sparkle more than tinsel.
December 12: Poinsettia Day
Add some festive flair with branded poinsettia pots — the perfect desk decoration for winter cheer.
December 15: Cupcake Day
Celebrate with cupcakes and custom cupcake wrappers. Sweetness overload guaranteed.
December 26: Thank You Note Day
A perfect day to say thanks for surviving the year! Personalized stationery from AddShine will make your gratitude shine.
December 31: Champagne Day
Pop the bubbly with branded flutes and toast to a year well celebrated — and a winter well survived.
So there you have it! From beer and cats to cupcakes and bosses, the world’s calendar is packed with reasons to laugh, celebrate, and add a little sparkle to your South African winter. And when it comes to gifts and clothing that bring the fun to life, AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing is your go-to partner.
Winter might be chilly, but your celebrations don’t have to be. Let’s make this season bright, bold, and brilliantly funny — one quirky special day at a time!
Ready to add some shine? Contact AddShine today and let’s get this party started!
