What does December 3 mean on TikTok?

TikTok users have been noticing an uptake in references to December 3 on their For You Pages again, but what does it mean?

TikTok is undoubtedly the place to go to see the latest viral trends and memes, especially over the last year with so many new users joining the app and contributing to the ever-growing pool of content.

While trends usually stem from viral audios, filters, or challenges, there have been several occasions in the past where a specific date will start to trend on the platform, leaving those out of the loop confused about what it means.

October 1 was one date that blew up in a big way as people tried to figure out the meaning of the mysterious videos foreshadowing the day.

Now, December 3 is going viral again after first gaining traction in December 2020, leaving many wondering about its meaning.

December 3rd meaning on TikTok

If you’ve seen mentions of December 3 on your For You Page, the chances are that you’ve seen it referenced alongside sweaters.

As it turns out, this all stems from a lyric from Conan Gray’s song ‘Heather’ which was released in 2020, and has remained a popular hit since then, especially on TikTok.

The first line of the track is: “I still remember, third of December, me in your sweater. You said it looked better on me than it did you.”

This has led TikTok to associate the date mentioned in the song with giving sweaters away, so some plan to give their own sweaters to a crush on that date. Others have been making videos about how they hope they are lucky enough to receive a sweater on the day.

It’s not clear how many people actually exchange sweaters on the day in reality, but on TikTok it has at least become a fun reference to a beloved 2020 song.

Another possible reason December 3rd is trending on the app is because it’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This is just one of the latest dates to gain traction on TikTok, alongside December 1st, which has left many confused.