Did you know that the Twelve Days of Christmas starts on December 13th?!
This year, I sent a package to a brother-in-law that lives far away. Each day, there is a Christmas story to read along with a coordinating treat. Below I've included links to each story and a description of the treat that goes with it.
This year, I sent a package to a brother-in-law that lives far away. Each day, there is a Christmas story to read along with a coordinating treat. Below I've included links to each story and a description of the treat that goes with it.
Day 1: A Christmas Family (red envelope filled with chocolate coins)Day 2: Rudolph---That Amazing Reindeer (reindeer marshmallows)
Day 3: An Older Brother's Gift (candy book)
Day 4: The Other Wise Man (candy ring "jewels")
Day 5: Christmas Day In The Morning (cow tales)
Day 6: In Shepherd's Field (pooping sheep)
Day 7: The Christmas Orange (chocolate orange)
Day 8: A Christmas Gift For Jesus (chocolate dollars)
Day 9: Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect (Peep Christmas trees)
Day 10: Christmas On The Rhine (gingerbread men)
Day 11: A Brother Like That (race car candies)
not pictured--Day 12: The Legend of the Candy Cane (candy canes)
*Update: I know a lot of the links are no longer working. See the bottom of this post for more info.
I searched all around town to find coordinating candies. I had the best luck at places like Rite-Aid, Shopko, Dollar Tree, and local grocery stores. Big stores like Wal-Mart just don't carry as many unique candies.
I wrapped each candy individually, rolled up the story for that day and attached a tag that says what day it is supposed to be opened.
I also included this poem:
We thought this present would be good
to get you in the Christmas mood.
Each day there's a story,
they're all really neat.
Along with each story
comes a special treat.
Open each package one by one
We hope it brings lots of Christmas fun!
I made this gift again in 2011! For an extra story/treat idea and different candy options, click here.
709 comments:
1 – 200 of 709 Newer› Newest»So cute! I hope you have lots of fun with it :-)
The 12 days of Xmas actually starts on Xmas. It's always a good way to make Xmas last longer!
Oh my goodness! This is adorable! I will definetly be using this! :) Thanks for sharing!!
What a thoughtful gift! I'm sure they'll love unwrapping each single one and reading teh story! I look forward to seeing more of your Christmas crafts.
I often come over to your blog to check out your CUTE, CREATIVE crafty ideas. Thanks for sharing. I wish I would have visited earlier this month so I could see your 12 Days of Christmas---story/treat idea. I LOVE it! I will make sure to remember this for NEXT YEAR! Would it be okay if I mention your idea on my blog? I will link it up....THANKS AGAIN!
I LOVE this idea-you are so thoughtful! Thanks for sharing-we'll catch it next year ;)
Where do you find the pooping sheep, chocolate dollars and race car candies? I want to do this for our nephew and nieces this year!
Amberly:
When I was shopping for the treats, I went to nearly every store in town. Seriously, it was a major scavenger hunt to find things.
If I remember right, I found the Pooping sheep at Shopko and the dollar candy and race car candy from The Dollar Tree. If it helps, I saw dollar bill candy at my local Bed Bath and Beyond just a few weeks ago.
Have fun!
Jennifer from The Craft Patch
Hi!!! I found your blog thru pintrest; and i'm so GRATEFUL for it! We are having our first Christmas with just us, we usually drive to California to spend it with my side of the family; but finances are tough and our car just can't handle the 16 hour drive anymore. So I want to make it REAL special for my kids (and myself of course ;) ) Thank you VERY MUCH, VERY VERY VERY MUCH for taking the time to share your talents :)
Would love the stories typed. heatherwagn@gmail.com
Can you send me the stories... carolynbonde@mac.com
Thanks! Such a precious idea!
This is such a cute idea! Could you send me the stories..... be sending these to soldiers who are currently deployed...sariley4@hotmail.com
Thanks so much
Hi, I realize that you posted this last year, but someone just pinned this post and I would love the pdf of the stories, if you don't mind sending them to me. Thanks! Kelly
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lovin@cinci.rr.com
thanks so much
I would like pdf versions of stories. Thanks.. chapples98@gmail.com
megandme@hotmail.com
Thanks for the Christmas stories!
I would love a copy of the storys for each day please dcohime@gmail.com Thanks!!
I would love the stories.... this looks like such a great idea for 'dingdongditching' the neighbors every night.
ctrkid@hotmail.com
Thanks!
May I get a copy of your stories that goes along with the treat? What an awesome idea!!!! THANKS!
marchant.evelyn@yahoo.com
Love your idea for 12 days of Christmas. My daughter is at college and this would be great if I could get hte stories.
jrbutler58@hotmail.com
Thanks
Just love the 12 days of Christmas. My daughter is at college and she would love this
Could you send me the stories
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Thanks
Hi I would also love a PDF of it. mswhite24@gmail.com thanks!
This is adorable. Can you please send me the stories? I would love to havethem. Leslieamoss@gmail.com
Please email the stories to me too!! Love it!!! Thank you so much for spreading the Christmas cheer!!
kerscher5@roadrunner.com
Cute, Cute, Cute! I would love the stories! khuston56@aol.com
Thanks so much!
Karen
If this is still available I would love a PDF copy! Thank you!
yopta942002@yahoo.com
Would love a pdf of your stories
dstacey@xmission.com
Hi,
I know I am a year late;) But I would love all the christmas stories on pdf or word to use this Christmas.
Thanks mrobertson@tusd.net
I would love a copy of the stories! Thank you so much - very cute!! (O; jennifer.preece@q.com
Oh what a wonderful idea!!!! I would love to have a copy of the stories PLEASE. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
idatemb@gmail.com
Idalia
I would love the story...
farmgirlcp@msn.com thanks!
I too just saw this & would love the pdf of the story. thanks!
krista_mihalik@comcast.net
I would love the pdf file of the stories please
rkkorth@msn.com
I would love the pdf file
rkkorth@msn.com
What a fun idea!
I'd love a copy of the pdf with all the stories. thanks
bedelia@gmail.com
I need a copy of the story " the other wise man" could you please send it to leohubb10@gmail.com
thanks!
I love this! Please send me the stories. knappthyme@yahoo.com
Thanks!
This looks darling! I would love a copy of your stories. Thanks for sharing! robyn410@ymail.com
i would love a pdf with the Christmas stories! catherinehighley@gmail.com
kcurl@thebluezone.net
Thanks!
Bit of everything sent me your way. Love the blog! I know this is old, but would you mind sending me a copy of the stories? thanks. a million.
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Bit of everything sent me your way. Love the blog! I know this is old, but would you mind sending me a copy of the stories? thanks. a million.
darlingdetails123 at gmail dot com
I would love to have the print out to this!! lasercustoms@att.net
My kids would love this! Thanks so much for the great idea!!
Kersey4@gmail.com
What a great idea and I would love to get teh storys from you if you have time. Thanks and Ha[[y Holidays, Cheri...cclap@aol.com
jawbrey@insightbb.com
Thank You!!
I would love a print ready copy of the stories! My uncle will be spending Christmas alone this year and this would make it so much better for him. What an incredibly sweet idea you are taking time to share! Thank you!! cgo23@att.net
Would love a print ready version of the stories :) Thanks!
danielllley@gmail.com
Are you still around? I'd love a printable version of this for this year. Thanks! jessicalee@cheerful.com
Can I get a copy for this year? jessicalee@cheerful.com
LOVE!!! Please share. redsoxslc@hotmail.com :> Thanks!
I would love the story printables :) mirandacollins1@yahoo.com
I would love a print copy of the 12 days of Christmas and stories! THANKS and Happy Holiday!
kfbarber@yahoo.com
Awesome idea! I teach and this would be so much fun to do in the classroom...could i please get the stories from you with the list of candy?! Thanks so much..enjoy this holiday season!
mrs.popham@gmail.com
Love the idea! Would love the stories emailed to me. Thanks for sharing.
lillylues@hotmail.com
How creative! The perfect way to start out the Christmas holiday!
jandacarley@hotmail.com
Angie
Wonderful idea for the days before or after Christmas. Please send me file with stories to: jadams122 @gmail.com
Thank you,
Judy
Wonderful idea for the days before or after Christmas. Please send stories to: jadams122@gmail.com
Judy
Love this! Gosslingmom@hotmail.com
I love this! Could you please email me the stories? neffs.in.wy@gmail.com
I also would love to have the stories. We do family gifts and this would be perfect:) pclarkson91@gmail.com
What a CUTE idea...can you please send me the stories to me for each day? Thanks! payne1130@bellsouth.net
I would love a print ready copy!
Beautywillrise(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love a copy too...thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea!
ajseamons@yahoo.com
Thanks so much for this post... Such a great idea for Christmas. Would you mind sending me a pdf of the stories? Thanks so much
java616@hotmail.com
Now I'm on the search for the candy!
I found your blog via Pinterest, and I love it! In today's world, it so important to teach children the true meaning of Christmas. I would be so grateful if you would email the stories to me so that I may share them with my children. Thanks so much!!
Lachana75@hotmail.com
I would love the stories - thanks so much for the great idea - Emerald80@aol.com
I would love a copy also, please. cvanaert@rogers.com
I'm late in the game (just got here via pinterest), but would love a copy of each of your stories. Will share them with my children and my students will create a care package for a soldier overseas using this cute gift idea. Thanks. messerlyk@hotmail.com
hp2011nurse@gmail.com I love this idea!
I would love a print ready version of the stories. Thanks so much!
kthom@myway.com
I'd love to get the copies of the stories if that is still possible. Thanks!
allistuart@gmail.com
I'd love to get copies of the stories if that is still possible. Thanks!
I love this! I too am having trouble linking up to the stories. Could you email them to me also? vinyldecor@gmail.com
Would love a printable of your stories, thinking about doing this for a few family members! Thanks for your post!
gardner.alyssa@gmail.com
Can I pretty please get the stories to go along with this ?!?
Lauragoode82@gmail.com
This is amazing and just what I wanted to do for my neighbors! I would LOVE a copy! Thanks so much!
missdbacks@gmail.com
I love 12 days of Christmas service! Thanks for the idea!
Briana.Barkdull@gmail.com
This is a great idea! I would love to have the printable stories thanks!!!!
I would love the printable stories
amieliston@hotmail.com
I love this idea I want to do it for all of my nieces and nephews. Please send the stories to shortnsweetx2@hotmail.com
Such a great idea. I'd love a copy of the stories.
andrewjwood@zoominternet.net
thank you so much
kim
I'd love it if you email me a copy: blessedtobemom(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love a copy if you are still offering! adpolk@gaston.k21.nc.us. Thanks!
'thank you so much for sharing. Just the thing i need for grandson in Korea. email is harrisgram
@gmail.com Everything in your post was great. I have "pinned it". Georgia
harrisgram@gmail.com for a copy of the stories. You have a big heart to do all of this work and be so willing to share. Thank you so so much and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Georgia
I also would love a copy of the stories, if you're still willing to send them! Thank you so much! keeshaf23@yahoo.com
I just came across this on Pinterest and I am so wanting to do this with my family this year. My oldest officially knows "the truth" about Santa and I would like to make sure Christmas stays a magical and special time of year for him. Plus, we've just moved to Japan for 2 years and this is the first time we will not be with extended family for the holidays. I just hope I can find the treats to go along with the stories! Thanks for this wonderful idea :)
michelleyoung724@gmail.com
Would love to share the spirit of Christmas with your cute stories...Found it on Pinterest! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
mindola1@gmail.com
Iwould also love the printable stories! tarathelittle@hotmail.com
Love it! Using with my family. Please share the stories with me. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Love it! Please send the stories so I can use with my family. Merry Christmas!!
Love your idea of the 12 days of Christmas. Can I please get an email with all the information. nicoleenr@hotmail.com Thank you
I love this! It's perfect for my large extended family that lives too far away to see often. I would love if you could send me the stories. Love your blog!
(I just had to pin this super idea to pinterest!)
-- Tonya
MamaT.Driggers@gmail.com
This is such a cute idea! Can you please email me a print copy of the stories? beccabushnell@hotmail.com
Thanks a bunch!!
I know you posted this in 2010, but I just found it. Can you email me the pdf files? thanks! tiamamamia05@gmail.com
I know you posted this in 2010, but I just now found it on pinterest and I was wondering if you could email me the pdf files. Thanks! tiamamamia05@gmail.com
I would love the stories if possible! caspange@isu.edu
Would luv a copy of the 12 days of Christmas stories, such a cute idea for my secret Santa. Thanks
swill07@sbcglobal.net
Could I please get an e-mail of the print-ready copy? I just spent over an hour trying to get them all and would much appreciate the help! Thanks! ashleynoel@byu.net
I would love a copy of the stories! Thank you so much!
lindsayesplin@msn.com
I would love the stories.
geology48@yahoo.com
Just found you on pinterest and love your blog. I would love to have the 12 days of christmas to send to my nieces and nephews. Sheri
dssdg5@aol.com
Are you still sending out the printable copy? This is genious!
lizdavis.32@gmail.com
We have done something similar but we are tired of the same stories and so I would love to get a print ready copy of your stories to use with our families. THank you so much.
I'm sorry I forgot to give you my email: iluvmint@gmail.com thank you again
i love this idea! if you are still emailing i'd love a copy
acurrie004atrogersdotcom
This is such a great idea, thank you for sharing!
Say this on Pinterest....LOVE IT. I would like a copy as well if you are still doing them. pmsparkey@hotmail.com :)
OMGosh, I am in love with this and it would be sooo perfect for me to do for my sister and her kids who live several states away. here's my email.
camille_c_lowe@yahoo.com
thank you, and Merry Christmas to you.
I would love to do this for a single mom who lives in my neighborhood and her 3 young kids. would I use the same poem and give all 12 days in one drop off, or should I use a different poem and drop off one a day???
camille_c_lowe@yahoo.com
Wow I have to ask for the file also... This is one of my favorite 12 days of Christmas ever. kimberlee1618@yahoo.com
I would love to get a copy of the stories. What a darling idea for families. Thanks
mommamort@hotmail.com
I just found this on pintrest. I love it! I want to send this to my cousins family. Would you mind emailing me the stories? Wyorabbits@yahoo.com. I would like to read have them while I go shopping, that way I can substitue treats if needed.. Thanks!
aleene iwould love a copy of the stories such a cute idea for grandkids aleenep@gmail.com
This is such a great idea! I'm going to send this to my nephews. I would love for you to email me the pdf. Jamshef07@yahoo.com. Please and thanks :)
Such an amazing Idea!! I would love the stories. Tacquin@gmail.com
Thank you so Much
Tiffiny
If you have them still can I get the PDF of the stories?
summeryoung@gmail.com
Thanks!!
IF you have the PDF's if you could email me them that would be great.
Thanks!!
summeryoung@gmail.com
such a cute idea! I would very much appreciate the stories. thanks
Very Cute! I'd love a copy! lindystansbury@yahoo.com Thanks and Merry Christmas!!
I would love to have a printable copy of the 12 Days of Christmas. Thank you for doing that
This is a great idea! I would like the stories please. Tabithadelven@bellsouth.net
Thanks
I'd love a copy of the story!! Want to send to my brother-in-law on a mission in California, thank you!!
sistershara@hotmail.com
I would love a copy of the stories. What a fun Christmas idea.
mommamort@gmail.com
Thanks
I'd love to receive a copy of the stories please. This is such a fun idea and you're very kind to share the stories. Thank you.
Love this and would love the printables! Tishpierce@gmail.com
So cute! I would love the copies!
Such a cute idea! I would love a copy! Thanks!
bmmac10@gmail.com
I would love a copy of your stories!! We are planning to do this for a few families in our area. Thanks so much! Please email to ojoyousynergy@yahoo.com. Thanks again. Joy
Wow! I'm so excited about finding this on Pinterest. What a cute, and SO fun thing to do for Christmas...we for sure will include this in our traditions this year. Thank you so much for sharing this. I would love to have a copy of the stories if you wouldn't mind it would be appreciated! Have a Merry Christmas!
lizbburn@gmail.com
Would love a copy for my missionary! You are so talented!! Thanks for sharing! Kris5krac@gmail.com
Super cute! I would love the email if that's possible...
cassi_72@yahoo.com
I'd love a copy....thanks so much! Look forward to doing this with my family! melissa_makin@yahoo.com
This is fabulous. If you have the time I would love a copy - rayner.kylie@gmail.com - thank you :-)
Pinterest is probably making you busier than ever. I am another one who came from there. Do you mind sending me a copy? It is so cute. shellilagh1@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
This is a great idea and I love that each day's candy is enough for more than one child; I have 3 sons who will EACH want a treat! Thanks! Merry Christmas! jennystevens83@gmail.com
Great idea. I have 3 boys who will EACH want a treat so I love that your candy choices are enough to share; might have to buy 3 pooping sheep though! jennystevens83@gmail.com
Kfeinga@gmail.com
Such a cute idea! I'm going to do this with my kids this year. I did the 12 days of Christmas with them a few years ago and they loved it! would love to receive the emails with the stories! My address is cowdens4@gmail.com
I would love a copy! Akwaldron@hotmail.com
Love the stories and ideas, I would love to have a printable copy if possible.
jpetrie3@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing!
Awww- would love a copy. Thanks SOOOOO much!
sweetbabycakedesigns at gmail dot com
Sassy_tn@hotmail.com. Please and thank you!
Yes please!!
stephasauri at gmail dot com
I would love the 12 stories. Thanks. lutax6@yahoo.com
kristinkimber@msn.com
Thank you!!
i was hoping you could sent me the printable stories, some of the links are expired. thx
linchi3@gmail.com
Love it! lauraleedsamples@gmail.com
What a fun idea! I would love a pdf of the stories! mugglelove@yahoo.com
Every year I look for ways to spend a few minutes together reading stories or scriptures. This is wonderful! Thank you. I would love a copy of the stories.
Jeanne
Please send those stories to me if you could. Thanks!
Love your blog! nataleej@gmail.com
I would love the stories. Awhite1002@yahoo.com
I would love a copy of the stories
please send me a copy... thank you.
ajsullivan54@gmailcom
I would love to do this for my brother - can I get a copy of the stories? Thanks!!!
mom2kutternkaden@gmail.com
Love love love this idea for a cute neighbor family by us. Saw it pinned on Pinterest a while back but have been thinking of doing it for a while now. Thank you for sharing!!
Hi, I found this on pinterest!! What a NEAT idea! Would love a copy please! Juliebush3@gmail.com
Thank you!!!
Love this! Thanks for sending it ready to print! Merry Christmas!
I'd love to get the printable version!
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I'd love to get the printable version.
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Thanks!
I would love to do this christmas thanks jbhayse@one-eleven.net
This is totally awesome! I would love a copy. amberhall05@gmail.com
This is so cute, I would love to get your stories sent to me. Thanks soo much terryh21@gmail.com
please send this to me :) krittie_cu@yahoo.com
Would love copies of these stories. Can't wait to give this to a special family. taggman26@netzero.net
Thanks!!!
I would LOVE to do this!! How cute you are! critchlowcrew@gmail.com
taggman26@netzero.net
Thanks, can't wait to share with a special family!!
I would love a copy also. Thanks so much! tktracy@cableone.net
Thanks for such a great resource! I'd love a copy that I could print out easily.
kristib2pea@yahoo.com
Would love a copy!
brianandangelac@sbcglobal.net
I would love the stories emailed to me
mtorgill@gmail.com
I would love to receive the stories. Such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing. michelle.pohlman@us.army.mil
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I would love to receive this! I enjoy doing crafts with my grandkids so I'll check out your blog more later Thanks epalmer3e@gmail.com
I love it!! I would also like a copy of the stories: alisha at vanorman dot net.
I would love a copy of the stories too! My email address is: mintaval@yahoo.com
awesome idea! please send to jkalf@comcast.net thanks!!!
What a cute idea! So creative! Thank you! Samholl22@yahoo.com
Please email the stories to me too!! Love it!!! Thank you so much!
hutchings_rebecca@yahoo.com
I would love a copy of the stories. My email is bbtbclark@msn.com Thanks for the fun idea!
Thank you! I would love the stories. Lhastings6@verizon.net
I'd love the stories if you're still sending them. Thanks!
corcaigh@gmail.com
LOVE this idea....want to use it with my class somehow... msullivan@rcsd.ms
Have a few missionaries that I wanted to send something to this year. This is a great idea. I would love all the stories emailed.
kathyfear61@gmail.com
This this is a great idea! I've been trying to find something interesting for those "hard to buy for" individuals. gam88@ymail.com
Thank you for sharing this. I would love a printable copy of the stories. Thank you.
piccolinadesigns@yahoo.com
I would like a copy also jltctomlinson@gmail.com thanks
I love the Twelve Days of Christmas and just found your cute blog. I would love to have the PDF files to do this for some friends this year! Thanks!
rachaelm20@hotmail.com
you're awesome!
bristo4@live.com
jodiwagner@surewest.net I can't wait to get started!!
jodiwagner@surewest.net I can't wait to get started!!!
This is adorable! I'd love a copy. lauren.a.mccullough@gmail.com Thanks!
I'm using this for my out of state sisters and their children! Just picked up most of the stuff at the dollar store. Thanks for the idea!!
Thank you! priceg@rcschool.net
cute! I love Christmas stories! if you are still emailing them I would love a copy malloryroth@hotmail.com Thank you! Merry Christmas!
This is a great idea!! I wanted to email you but can't find your email. Could you email me the ready typed stories please? Thank you
Amy
amy.hagy@scott.k12.va.us
Merry Christmas
Loved your idea. Please email me your Christmas stories. Thanks, cindytwestbrook@gmail.com
I would love this
mariahmcdonald41@yahoo.com
thank you
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