8 Things a Creator Can Teach and Earn During the Christmas Holiday Season
8 Things a Creator Can Teach and Earn During the Christmas Holiday Season
The holiday season isn't just about twinkling lights and gift exchanges. It's a great time for creators to turn their skills into serious income.
While everyone's in the festive spirit and looking to learn something new (or gift courses to loved ones), you've got an opportunity to share your expertise and pad your bank account before the New Year rolls around.
Whatever you do, the Christmas season creates unique opportunities that don't exist any other time of year. People are home from work, motivated to start fresh, and actively searching for ways to invest in themselves.
The good thing is that platforms like Klas allow you to set up your entire online academy in minutes and start earning before Santa even checks his list twice.
Let's look into eight festive teaching ideas that can boost your income this holiday season.
1. Holiday Baking and Cooking Masterclasses
Nothing says Christmas like the smell of fresh cookies and home-cooked meals. If you're skilled in the kitchen, now's the time to teach others how to create holiday desserts, local family recipes, or festive cocktails.
You can create a "12 Days of Christmas Baking" course where students learn a new recipe each day. With Klas's live class schedule, classes are held every day, or upload recorded videos.
2. DIY Holiday Decorations and Crafts
People love handmade decorations, but often don't know where to start. Teach ornament making, wreath crafting, or even how to create Instagram-worthy holiday tablescapes.
You can use Klas's WhatsApp integration to send daily craft inspiration to your students and keep them engaged throughout December. Record your live classes so late enrollers can catch up.
Also read: Tips & Tricks for Hosting Your First Successful Masterclass Online
3. Personal Finance: New Year Money Goals
The holidays are expensive, and come January, everyone's thinking about their finances. Teach budgeting, debt management, or investment basics for beginners looking to start 2026 strong.
The beauty of using Klas is the integrated Klas Pay system that accepts payments globally in multiple currencies, making it easy for international students to enroll.
4. Fitness and Wellness Bootcamps
With New Year's resolutions looming, December is perfect for launching fitness challenges, yoga series, or wellness programs. People want to start strong on January 1st, not scramble to find a program then.
Offer "Holiday Survival Workouts" or "Stress-Free Christmas Meditation" sessions. Klas's live class features, including polls, Q&A, and the Magic Board, make virtual fitness classes feel interactive and personal, even with up to 5,000 participants.
Also read: 5 Engagement Metrics You Should Track as a Tutor During Your On-Off Live Classes
5. Photography: Capturing Perfect Holiday Memories
Families want beautiful holiday photos, but don't always know how to take them. Teach smartphone photography, editing basics, or how to create stunning Christmas cards.
Bundle a course with an ebook on "10 Photo Editing Hacks" that students can download instantly from your Klas academy. This combo offering adds value and justifies higher pricing.
Also read: The Ultimate Guide to Creating High-Quality Video Lessons for Your Online Course
6. Gift Wrapping and Presentation Skills
Believe it or not, people will pay to learn how to wrap presents beautifully! This niche skill is in high demand during the holidays.
Offer this as a quick, affordable mini-course and promote it as "the perfect gift for the person who has everything." Klas's analytics dashboard helps you track which promotional efforts bring in the most enrollments so you can double down on what works.
7. Holiday Music and Caroling Lessons
Teach guitar chords for popular Christmas songs, vocal techniques for carolers, or even piano arrangements of festive classics.
Host a virtual caroling event where all your students come together on KlasLife (Klas's built-in video conferencing) to perform what they've learned. The community features, like group chats, help students connect and support each other's learning journey.
Also read: What is Project-Based Learning & its Benefits?
8. Business Skills: Launch Your Side Hustle in the New Year
Many people use the holiday break to plan their entrepreneurial leap. Teach social media marketing, freelance writing, e-commerce basics, or how to start a coaching business.
Business courses are high-ticket items, often priced high. With Klas's team features, you can even invite guest instructors to co-teach specialized sessions, adding more value without doing all the work yourself.
Holiday Promotion Tips That Work
- Create urgency: Offer "12 Days of Christmas" discounts that get steeper as the holiday approaches
- Bundle smartly: Package courses with ebooks using Klas's all-in-one platform
- Leverage social proof: Use Klas's student dashboard features to showcase completion rates and success stories
- Send festive reminders: Klas's email and SMS reminder system keeps your courses top-of-mind during the busy season
Also read: The Ultimate Guide to Creating High-Quality Video Lessons for Your Online Course
Your Holiday Teaching Journey Starts Now
The Christmas season is your launchpad, not just for holiday income but for building a thriving online academy that continues earning into 2026 and beyond. The magic isn't just in what you teach; it's in having the right platform to make teaching effortless.
With Klas, you're not wrestling with complicated tech or juggling multiple tools. You're teaching, connecting, and earning all from one simple platform.
From hosting your first live class to tracking revenue and managing hundreds of students, Klas gives you everything you need to turn your knowledge into a real business.
