You're going to love these clever 12 days of Christmas gift ideas that take a family-friendly spin on the popular Christmas carol.
The popular "12 Days of Christmas song" is always a classic song to listen to at Christmas. But using the 12 Days of Christmas as the theme of your next Christmas gift is a great gift idea!
I've shared other popular 12 Days of Christmas gift ideas versions like this Sweet & Simple 12 Days of Christmas , 12 Days of Christmas For Guys, and 12 Days of Christmas for teachers.
But if you are looking for twelve days of Christmas gift ideas based on the familiar tune, here are lots of great ideas!
A sweet family gifted us the 12 days of Christmas, so I'm going to share what they gave us, and include a few other ideas as well!
How To Do The 12 Days of Christmas
Giving the 12 days of Christmas is easy with these simple ideas.
- Choose the 12 gifts you'd like to give from the ideas below.
- Shop for the gifts and attach the Christmas gift tags. You can wrap the presents or leave them unwrapped.
- Deliver one gift each day for 12 days.
When To Start The 12 Days of Christmas
The original 12 days of Christmas starts on Christmas and goes for 12 days after Christmas, ending on January 6. However, most people like to deliver these gifts 12 days leading up until Christmas.
Either option is great and totally up to you.
12 Days of Christmas Gifts
1. A Partridge In A Pear Tree
For the first day of Christmas, give anything that includes pear! You can make something from scratch like a pear cobbler or cake, or pick something up from the store.
- Pear scented candle
- A bag of fresh pears
We received a bag of fresh pears which my kids thought was a real treat!
2. Two Turtledoves
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me- two turtledoves. We found a bag of Dove chocolates and two turtledove ornaments on our porch.
More 12 days of Christmas gift ideas for the 2nd day:
- Turtledove chocolates
- Two turtledove ornaments
- Dove body wash or soap
- Homemade Turtle Pretzels
3. Three French Hens
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, "three french hens." We received a loaf of french bread.
- French bread
4. Four Calling Birds
On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, "four calling birds." Our creative 12 days of Christmas gift for this day was not a calling card, but a Chick-Fil-A gift card.
Other gift ideas for this day:
- Singing telegram
- Phone call
5. Five Golden Rings
On the fifth day of Christmas, my good friends gave to me: "a few tasty rings." We got a bag of bagels and cinnamon cream cheese. Such a great idea that isn't a treat!
Other ideas for the fifth day of Christmas:
- Fresh glazed donuts
- Ring toss game
6. Six Geese A Laying
On the sixth day of Christmas, my good friends gave to me... "the eggs the geese were laying." We got a package of Kinder eggs. Our kids loved these!
Other ideas for the 6th day:
- ½ dozen eggs
7. Seven Swans A Swimming
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, "seven swans a swimming." That would be a giant mess, so thank goodness our good friends gave us "goldfish that are swimming."
Other ideas for the 7th day of Christmas:
- New pool float
- Floating bath candle
- Goldfish crackers
- Swedish fish candy
8. Eight Maids A Milking
As if the gifts couldn't get any better, my children were thrilled to get a gallon of chocolate milk on the eighth day of Christmas. The tag said, "On the 8th day of Christmas my good friends gave to me... the milk from maids a milking."
Other 12 days of Christmas ideas for the 8th day:
- Mugs with hot cocoa packets
- Mini milk jugs with cookies
- A carton of ice cream
- Milk bath
9. Nine Ladies Dancing
On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, "9 ladies dancing." What do you give for the 12 days of Christmas with this one? Our creative gift givers gave us an ITunes Gift Card so we could buy music to dance to.
More gift ideas:
- Dance lessons
- Tickets to a dance show
- Family dance party
- Small counter Disco ball for a dance party
10. Ten Lords A Leaping
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, "10 lords a leaping!" Our friends gave us a snowman building kit so we could leap and have some fun in the snow.
Other gift ideas for the 10th day of Christmas include:
- Gift certificates to an indoor trampoline park
11. Eleven Pipers Piping
On the 11th day of Christmas, my good friends gave to me...frosting for your piping! This was such a clever spin on eleven pipers piping. We received a reindeer gingerbread kit with icing for our "piping".
Other ideas for the 11th day of Christmas:
- Sugar cookie decorating kit for "piping cookies'
- toy flute
12. Twelve Drummers Drumming
On the twelve day of Christmas, my true love gave to me- "12 drummers drumming." No one needs this much noise, so I was very appreciative for the box of Drumstick ice cream bars our friends gave us.
The cute tag said, "On the 12th day of Christmas my good friends gave to me...drumsticks to keep you drumming."
Other gift ideas:
- Toy drum
- drum of Popcorn (holiday popcorn tin)
We loved receiving the 12 days of Christmas so much and are so thankful for whoever brightened up our Christmas season (whoever you are). My children got so excited to see which gift would be coming the next day and all the gifts were so family-friendly.
I hope these ideas help you as you share some love this Christmas season.
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