December is here: the month of warm lights, cozy nights, and (let’s be honest) a lot of sitting indoors with delicious treats. It’s the season of joy… but also the season where our daily step counts sometimes go into hibernation.

That’s why we created the StepsApp 12 Days of Walking Challenge, a fun, festive, zero-pressure way to keep moving during the holidays. No strict rules, no performance stress. Just 12 little prompts designed to lift your spirit, help you stay active, and bring a spark of Christmas magic into your step.

Ready? Lace up. Let’s walk our way into December cheer!

🎁 Day 1: Walk to the Best Christmas Lights in Your Area

There’s nothing like sparkling lights to make even the coldest walk feel warm. Pick a street, a square, or a neighborhood known for decorations and enjoy the glow. Your step count will rise without you even noticing.

🎶 Day 2: Take a Walk With Your Favorite Holiday Playlist

Songs can turn an ordinary walk into a feel-good movie moment. Hit play, step out the door, and let the rhythm carry you.

☕ Day 3: Walk to Your Warm Beverage of Choice

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, whatever you love. The rule for today: walk to get it. A few extra minutes outdoors, a delicious reward, and steps well earned.

🎄 Day 4: The Ornament Hunt Walk

Hide a small ornament in your home or garden, then take a walk around the block before coming back to “find” it. It’s silly, but fun, and yes, it counts as steps.

✨ Day 5: A Mindful Winter Walk

No music, no rush. Just you, your breath, and the soft sounds of winter. Notice the air, the light, the texture of the world. A few minutes of mindful walking does wonders for stress.

🍬 Day 6: A Christmas Market Stroll

Christmas markets are the perfect excuse to walk more, exploring stalls, tasting samples, listening to music. You’ll hit your step goal before you reach the cinnamon-almond stand.

🏃 Day 7: The “Walk Before You Sit” Challenge

Before starting a holiday movie or settling into the sofa, treat yourself to a 10-minute walk. A tiny routine with a big impact.

🎁 Day 8: Steps of Kindness

Pick a small act of kindness and walk it out: deliver a card to a neighbor, drop a donation, help a friend carry gifts. Movement + kindness = instant holiday mood boost.

🧣 Day 9: The Cozy Layers Walk

Bundle up in your warmest scarf and take a brisk walk. Cold weather walks burn more energy and feel incredibly refreshing, especially when you come back inside to warmth.

🔍 Day 10: Explore a New Route

Walk a street you’ve never taken. A different view, a new café, maybe even another house with amazing lights. A micro-adventure right outside your door.

📸 Day 11: Capture a Festive Moment on Your Walk

A pretty tree, a snowy path, a decorated window, take a photo that makes you smile. Bonus: share it with us or with friends for an extra sprinkle of joy.

👣 Day 12: A Festive Group Walk

Gather family, friends, coworkers, or pets. A group walk turns movement into a celebration and the memories last far longer than the steps on your tracker.

🌟 Why This Challenge Works

December is busy. That’s why each prompt is simple, short, and enjoyable. Just a little spark to help you stay active, manage stress, and feel good in your body.

Walking is one of the easiest gifts you can give yourself this season. And with StepsApp tracking your daily progress, each step becomes motivation for the next.

So here’s to a December filled with movement, magic, and moments that make you smile.
Happy walking and happy holidays from the StepsApp team! 🎄✨