Christmas and New Year are a holiday that is celebrated all over the world. People use this season to take vacations, connect with their loved ones, travel and generally have fun. While most people want to relax and have fun, some see this period as a great opportunity to earn money and set up their own small seasonal business.

Many services and goods may be in special demand during the Christmas holidays. Here we will list some business ideas that will help you earn extra income this holiday season.

Cakes and sweets - high demand for Christmas

Everyone loves delicious and beautifully decorated cakes and sweets. Many housewives know their special recipes. You can offer your culinary creations to your family, neighbors, friends, work colleagues and classmates. You don't need to have a whole bakery at your disposal to do this. Baking can be done without leaving home. If the treats you make are delicious, you are sure to receive a lot of orders during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Christmas cards

People love to exchange Christmas greeting cards. They are sent to friends, clients, family members and colleagues. Take advantage of this. Find out what types of greeting cards your future clients will like. Using a computer and more, you can easily create various types of cards and greetings. Consider whether you may need special equipment. You don’t have to buy it; you can borrow it from friends or rent it. These could be scanners, printers, beads, envelopes, paints, blank card templates, etc. Tell your friends and family about your business. Create a website where people can purchase your cards or post them to stock image aggregators.

Kids toys 

Children's toys are always a great business idea. And especially during the Christmas holidays. A toy is an indispensable attribute of the New Year tree, and not only in a house where there are children. You don't have to make children's toys yourself. You can make a unique selection in stores and marketplaces and resell them at a higher price.

Catering services

This is also a very profitable business during the Christmas holidays. During the holidays, most people just want to relax and not have to cook. Cooking can be overwhelming, especially if you're cooking for a lot of people, and can ruin your holiday. This is where the catering business comes in. During the Christmas holidays, many people will want to delegate the grocery shopping and cooking to someone else. If you create an interesting menu that suits everyone, your food is deliciously prepared and beautifully presented, then your services will be in demand.

Photography services

This is a very popular service. Everyone loves to take photos, especially at Christmas. During the Christmas holidays, photography business is in high demand. Many people want to use photos as Christmas gifts. Prepare appropriate templates, equipment and materials. And it is absolutely not necessary to use expensive professional equipment. In the end, everything can be rented for a couple of weeks.

Event Planning

There are many events held during the Christmas holidays. The events could be office Christmas parties, school parties, family parties or even amateur performances. People will enjoy a variety of entertainment options during the holidays. If you have experience organizing events, this is your chance to get creative. Having good management, organization and planning skills will definitely come in handy. You can make good money by planning and organizing events and shows during Christmas.

Christmas tree installation

For Christmas to be complete there must be a Christmas tree. Many people who buy a Christmas tree don't know how to decorate it. You can offer Christmas tree decorating services. Christmas trees and decorations for them are in constant demand during Christmas. You can arrange the delivery and decoration of Christmas trees for organizations and families. This service will definitely be in demand.

Gift wrapping services

Christmas is all about giving and receiving beautifully decorated gifts. Most people will be happy to use this service. You can set up a packing station in a crowded place or provide services online and come to your clients. There is no limit to imagination here. But it is important to have enough packing materials and hands. there may be much more orders than you expect. Have helpers nearby. I remember how on New Year’s Eve I spent an hour and a half in line to wrap gifts. It was terrible.

Christmas lighting. 

New Year and Christmas are the times with the shortest daylight hours. Everyone wants their spaces to be decorated with holiday lighting. If you have the skills, creative experience and equipment, this is a great business.

Makeup artist services

A good makeup artist will always have clients. It's Christmas and everyone, especially women, wants to look good. Applying makeup for a holiday party can be done on location, including at an organization. Don't miss your opportunity.

Sale or rental of carnival costumes

From children to adults, everyone will need masks and costumes at least once during the holidays for a fun celebration. It is not always possible to find what you need and good quality in the pre-holiday bustle. Agree with suppliers of fairy tale costumes to sell or with theaters to rent theatrical props and offer your services through your website or marketplace.

Cleaning services

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, many families like to host their friends and relatives. He leaves behind a lot of dirty dishes and garbage. You can offer your cleaning services to such individuals for an additional fee.

Shopping services

You can take advantage of your free time and start a business where you can help others shop for a fee. Some may have difficulty finding gifts they want to give to their loved ones. You can help them find interesting and useful gifts. You can also offer to buy household goods and food for the New Year's party.

Pet care services.

Everyone is usually busy during the Christmas holidays. And pets need to be walked, and sometimes you need to sit with them while their owners travel or visit. Many families go on vacation and need someone to take care of their pets. This is a great opportunity to earn money and have fun if you love animals.

The list goes on. If you have ideas, write in the comments.