12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas + Printable Tags

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With Christmas nearing, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of 12 Days of Christmas gift ideas. I also made a set of printable gift tags for you to use along with your gifts this holiday season.

This gift list could work for your kids, or for a loved one, spouse, friend, significant other, or just someone who needs a little extra love this year.  You can do this leading up to Christmas, or give them all on Christmas morning. 

Most of us are familiar with the Christmas Carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. In this song, the true love gives a series of gifts to the singer of the carol.  The lyrics of this song are repetitive and catchy. They always tend to get stuck in your head!  Despite it not always being the favorite song of the season, it is memorable and there are many fun things you can do with it! 

Fun fact: This Christmas carol is first known to have appeared in a British children’s book called Mirth With-out Mischief in 1780. 

Another fun little tidbit: The gifts in this song are cumulative. Each day’s gifts includes all of the gifts from the previous days as well. This adds up to a total of 364 total gifts over the 12-day period. 

Often in our culture, we think of the 12 days leading up to Christmas day as the 12 days of Christmas. But, did you know that the 12 Days of Christmas in the song refers to the time period of December 25th through January 6th?  This is the time from the birth of Christ through Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany, when the three wise men are said to have come. 

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To use these git tags, print them out and cut around each one.  Use a hole punch to push out the hole. Tie them onto your gifts with a string or pretty ribbon.

 

12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas

 

The First Day of Christmas: A Partridge in a Pear Tree

• A small pear tree or a plant
• Pear-scented candles or lotion
• A pear-themed dessert (pear preserves, Pear Jelly Belly candies)
• A basket of pears
• A pear-shaped ornament for the Christmas tree

The Second Day of Christmas: Two Turtle Doves

• A pair of cozy gloves or socks
• Dove chocolates or a dove ornament
• A romantic poem or handwritten note
• Dove-shaped earrings
• A turtle or dove keychain

The Third Day of Christmas: Three French Hens

• A cookbook featuring French recipes
• Eggs or a baking kit (for items like quiches or soufflés)
• Chicken-themed kitchen towels or décor

The Fourth Day of Christmas: Four Calling Birds
(or four “colly birds”, which meant blackbirds)

• A bird feeder or birdhouse
• A notebook or journal (for “calling” or communication)
• A music playlist or concert tickets
• Bird-themed stationary or postcards

Fifth Day of Christmas: Five Golden Rings

• Gold-wrapped chocolates or candies
• A small jewelry item (bracelet, ring, or earrings)
• A coffee mug or tumbler with a gold accent

Sixth Day of Christmas: Six Geese a-Laying

• A dozen eggs or an egg-shaped treat
• Eggnog
• Goose-themed decoration
• Goose-shaped cookie cutter

Seventh Day of Christmas: Seven Swans a-Swimming

• Bath salts or a bath bomb
• A scarf or shawl with a swan motif
• A gift card for a swimming or fitness class
• A pool float
• A spa float tank experience
• Watching a performance of Swan Lake together

Eighth Day of Christmas:  Eight Maids a-Milking

• Milk-themed treats like milk chocolate or milk tea
• A milk frother for coffee or lattes
• Dairy-based food (cheese, cream, or yogurt gift set)
• A cow-themed blanket

Ninth Day of Christmas: Nine Ladies Dancing

• A dance lesson or online dance class subscription
• A cozy pair of slippers or dancing shoes
• A movie or book about dance
• Go to a dance workout together
• Give 9 of something: nine colors of nail polish, nine flavors of something they love, etc. 

Tenth Day of Christmas: Ten Lords a-Leaping

• A trampoline or jump rope 
• A gift card for an active experience like a rock climbing gym
• A holiday card with a fun pun (“Leaping into the holiday spirit!”)
• Try a bungee fitness class together

Eleventh Day of Christmas: Eleven Pipers Piping

• A mini toy flute, whistle, or harmonica
• Hot chocolate mix (piping hot!)
• A small gift with a music theme (music note ornament)
• A music box
• A set of wind chimes

Twelfth Day of Christmas: Twelve Drummers Drumming

• A drumstick-themed item (chocolate, pens, actual drumsticks for a drummer)
• A small drum or percussion toy
• Tickets to a musical event

 

See More of My Fun Christmas Content:

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Free Printable Christmas Caroling Song Book

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