National Make a Gift Day – December 3, 2026

Expected National Make a Gift Day Deals

As National Make a Gift Day approaches, expect major craft retailers to roll out enticing promotions on essential supplies. Look for significant discounts at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and JOANN on everything from yarn and fabric to paints and paper. Brands like Cricut may offer bundles on cutting machines and accessories, while online marketplaces like Etsy could feature sales on unique crafting kits. Even general retailers like Target and Walmart often have dedicated craft sections with holiday savings. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as December 3 approaches.

History of National Make a Gift Day

Giving and receiving gifts is a tradition as old as time, or so it seems. Evidence shows even cavemen gave gifts like teeth or stones — to potential mates, to people who have done something good for the tribe, or to other loved ones.

Biologists believe the gifting practice is an evolutionary act to establish dominance and show affection. Our nearest relative in the animal kingdom, chimpanzees, are a great example of this. Males give females gifts of food to attract them.

Several older cultures had their gift-giving ceremonies special to the era and traditions. Native American cultures practiced a gift-giving feast called ‘potlatch’ for thousands of years. Our tradition of gifting on birthdays likely stems from the Ancient Egyptians, who honored their pharaohs with gifts like jewelry and various crops on their ‘birthdays’ (the pharaohs’ coronation day, which was more important than their day of birth). Egyptians took gift-giving one step further: they buried their dead with gifts to guide them peacefully into the afterlife. The Ancient Greeks, too, gave us a tradition: blowing out candles. They believed evil spirits would come to haunt a loved one on their birthday, so they lighted candles and blew them out, making a wish to the gods to protect the birthday girl or boy.

The Middle Ages saw almost everyone exchange gifts, with those of a romantic nature increasing in frequency. Another unusual gift during that age was the dowry given by a man to his new bride’s father, in exchange for his daughter’s hand in marriage.

By the 19th century, cheaper manufacturing costs meant mass-produced goods were easily available and affordable, as a result, gift-giving increased all over. Gift-giving has become commonplace in today’s world, with gifts being a popular means of showing love, affection, and respect across cultures.

We are still looking into the history, origin, and founder(s) of this day, but we believe it is set in December to take advantage of the holiday season when more gifts are given than at any other time of the year.