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12 Days of Christmas (gifts of the Savior) with Free Printable Cards and gift ideas

by Jamie

When I was a young girl growing up as the oldest of five active siblings we had one particular Christmas all of us remember well. An anonymous person carried out the 12 Days of Christmas for our family, leaving a gift on our doorstep every night. This kind deed started on December 13th and the last gift was delivered on Christmas Eve, via a jolly man dressed up as Santa with several bags of groceries in his arms. While I can’t remember any of the gifts they delivered (other than the bags of groceries!) what I do remember is the excitement we felt knowing that each night there would be a gift delivered. We tried to watch out the window so as to catch the gift giver, but were never successful. We still aren’t sure to this day who it was. It brought so much joy to our season that year! We felt so cared for and loved.

For many years after that my saintly mother rallied her children around her to perform the same 12 Days of Christmas service to several families. We looked forward to it so much and loved assisting her with thinking of which gifts to give, and of course dropping them off on doorsteps, knocking and quickly running away. My brothers were experts at it ;). Those were some wonderful times, for sure.

This year as I was trying to think of some kind of service my own children and I could carry out, the memory of the 12 Days of Christmas came to mind. My kids and husband hopped on board when I approached them about it. We’ve had a great time coming up with gifts and working on the details of how to logistically carry it out. While we were in the process of  thinking of different gifts that would be appropriate, it occurred to me that we could focus our gift giving around some of the gifts the Savior has given to all of us. And so we have planned to do just that. It’s been such a blessing to me to spend time pondering on the many, many gifts we have been given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I decided to throw this idea out there to all of you in case there are some of you who would find it a useful service for your own families. 🙂

As I mentioned, each day focuses on an individual gift the Savior has given us.

There is a printable scripture that goes along with each day as well as a gift tag with that days number on it.

I’ve loved working on this project, and while it doesn’t have much to do with food…I thought some of you would find it useful.

 

The individual printables are below, as well as a few gift ideas for each one. Now, I would suggest not getting stressed about making the actual gift symbolize the actual gift from the Savior. It’s the thought that counts, right? If you have to drop off a case of Diet Coke or a box of chocolates to symbolize friendship or hope or strength…so be it!

The printables are all in PDF format. To print just click the picture, or the link underneath it. Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope your season is warm and wonderful. 🙂


Click HERE to print  Tags Day 1-6

Click HERE to print Tags Day 7-12

Click HERE to print “Day One LIGHT”

Gift ideas: Candles, a lantern, Christmas lights, a lit Christmas wreath, flash light, even light bulbs would work here. 🙂

Click HERE to print “Day Two HOPE”

Gift ideas include: Flower bulbs to plant in the spring of coming fall,  a picture of the Savior, book about the Savior, Willow Tree Angel of Hope, etc.

Click HERE to print “Day Three NOURISHMENT”

Gift ideas: This one is easy, right? Here are a few ideas. Fabulous French Bread, Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake, Chocolate Banana Muffins

Click HERE to print “Day Four THE BEAUTIFUL EARTH”

Gift ideas: Poinsettia, Oranges, Flowers, Bag of Cinnamon Pine Cones, Spices, Fresh Rosemary or Basil Plant, etc.

Click HERE to print “Day Five MUSIC”

Gift Ideas: Music CD’s, Songbooks, etc.

Click HERE to print “Day Six GUIDANCE”

Gift ideas: a few sets of gloves to represent “take you by the hand”, or a globe, large map of the world, etc.

Click HERE to print “Day Seven FRIENDSHIP”

Gift Ideas: Flowers, a book with friendship quotes, picture frame, chocolates 🙂

Click HERE to print “Day Eight FORGIVENESS”

Gift ideas: Something red or white, a nativity snow globe, snow shovel, hand soap and hand towels, etc.

Click HERE to print “Day Nine COMFORT”

Gift Ideas: Warm gloves, hats, scarves, blanket, etc.

Click HERE to print “Day Ten STRENGTH”

Gift Ideas: Inspirational books

Click HERE to print “Day Eleven LOVE”

Gift ideas: Christmas Wreath (the circle symbolizes of eternal love), Christmas decoration, Sugar Cookies cut into heart shapes, etc.


Click HERE to print “Day Twelve ETERNAL LIFE”

Gift ideas: Framed picture of Christ, a simple Nativity Scene, etc.

Looking for another fun gift idea?

Pick Me Up Jars with printable list of 50 uplifting quotes and scriptures

 

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101 comments

retainingwallsatl December 13, 2020 - 2:06 am

Hi!! I think there will be something for all. This is beautiful. this is just the addition to our holiday that I was looking for. I adapted a few of the ideas and it is going to be SO fun for her to give it to them. It couldn’t be more timely with everything going on in the world today.

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Jessica Carter December 13, 2020 - 6:16 pm

Hi! I’m wondering if you could post a link with all of the printables in one place as one file? I’d like to print the daily scripture sheets two on a sheet. Thank you for this focused way to bless someone during the holidays!

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Jessica Carter December 13, 2020 - 6:20 pm

Also, I can’t get the days 7-12 tags to print either – thanks for your help!

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Mary Gilmore December 13, 2020 - 8:29 pm

I thought these looked so cute on pinterest and when I clicked on them I realized you made them!!! Thank you so much for sharing these with us! We are using them and the kids are so excited!! You are the best!

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Raquel Musgrave December 14, 2020 - 9:44 am

Thank you Jamie for sharing this amazing and inspiring ideas to give to our loved ones!!
Merry Christmas!

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Angela Miller December 16, 2020 - 9:25 am

Thank you so much for sharing this!! We wanted to do 12 days of Christmas gifts and this has simplified it and made it so beautiful!! We loved your gift ideas too!! We printed these and glued each page onto a white paper gift sack. They look beautiful!! Now they are filled and ready to be delivered by my kids each night!!

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Brooke December 20, 2020 - 5:20 pm

Thank you!! Our family has the tradition of doing a 24 day countdown, and I wanted to keep it going for my missionary, but I wanted it to be Christ-centered. I took your fabulous idea and added to it. It has been such a joy and blessing this year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Katie December 23, 2020 - 7:40 am

This is perfect! We have done a 12 days of Christmas for different families in our ward for 4 years now, and are just finishing this year’s. Then my husband suggested we celebrate the real 12 days of Christmas, that lead up to epiphany just so we could keep the spirit of Christmas going. This set of print outs is so easy to just print and go (my daughter spent so much time designing ours) and the gifts are super easy. It will be fun to bless another family, especially in these crazy times. Thanks so much for spreading the Christmas love and for such a Christ centered family activity.

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Kijiana December 29, 2020 - 8:46 am

Thank you so much for sharing this. My daughter was looking for something to do for the young women in her class since she is the class president. I came across this and we went with it. We changed a few things but overall, it was so much fun. Thank you for sharing your talents and work with everyone.

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Jenny September 21, 2021 - 12:58 pm

JJamie,I love this idea,but I have never heard of Nepi, D&C or Moses. Can you tell me where these are found. Thanks.

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Bonnie Taylor October 20, 2021 - 8:01 pm

What in heaven’s name is this 12 days of Christmas thing about? Seems like just one more thing to stress about. Actually, The 12 days of Christmas begin the day after Christmas day and goes to January 6, the feast of the Epiphany. The season before Christmas is Advent and is the four weeks before Christmas. I think folks have the two confused.

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Terri October 21, 2021 - 5:16 pm

Bonnie, you are absolutely correct about the actual 12 days of Christmas and Advent. Someone decided that it would be fun to do something different by creatively celebrating the 12 days leading up to Christmas (maybe because they didn’t know when the 12 days of Christmas
really are), and it caught on, especially among people who apparently have a lot more time and energy than the rest of us.

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Jeanene November 10, 2021 - 7:39 pm

Thank you for making this available for free! Very cute with great gift ideas! I will be using it for my missionary.

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Phaylicia Robinson-Murphy November 12, 2021 - 5:44 pm

We modified some of the scriptures and will have the kids the gifts to the singles. Thanks so much for the creative spin on the 12 days of Christmas. Love it.

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Amy McGarvin November 13, 2021 - 6:15 am

I am so thankful you have done this. There is one spelling error on the strength card in the words strengthened the Tand the H are mixed up

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Stephanie November 28, 2021 - 8:30 am

THANK YOU!!! I’m in charge of the Activity Days boys this year and we are going to do the 12 days of Christmas for two newly widowed women in our ward. Your printables are perfect and I am so grateful for the time you took to make them. YAY!

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Mela December 2, 2021 - 9:10 am

I love this. Thank you

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Debbie December 7, 2021 - 5:32 pm

THANK YOU! I’m doing this for the two mothers in my life for Christmas & I think they are going to love it. Thanks for making this available to us. It’s perfect!

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Tara Hardinger December 9, 2021 - 11:08 am

Hi! Thank you so much for doing this I love it so much! I am still not able to print the second set of tags days 7-12?

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Kristin Tice December 15, 2021 - 11:51 am

Hi! This was sooo much work and I greatly appreciate you sharing it. I didn’t modify a thing. It was perfect! Thanks so much. I am in the middle of doing this for my ministering sisters. They are excited.

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Jan Manookin October 14, 2022 - 7:46 pm

I appreciate your generosity in sharing this wonderful idea. I would like to share it with my Relief Society Sisters. I hope this is okay. Bless you for your inspired efforts.

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Karen O. October 29, 2022 - 9:52 am

I’m am so excited to do the Savior’s 12 days of Christmas this year for my husband. Thank for being so creative and sharing with others.

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Jamie November 7, 2022 - 9:22 am

My pleasure!

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Paige October 29, 2022 - 2:49 pm

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and your great graphics! this is going to make my son serving a mission for our church so happy and I love that each day is based on what the Savior taught. Just beautiful!!

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Jamie November 7, 2022 - 9:22 am

Oh, good! That makes me happy to hear. 🙂

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Dorothy Dalebout November 8, 2022 - 1:02 pm

Hi Jamie,
I love your 12 Days of Christmas, the Savior gave to me…, but I cannot print the download the 7-12 tags. Everything else comes right and has printed beautifully. It just sends word but its a blank page. Any ideas?

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Jamie November 9, 2022 - 1:24 pm

Hi Dorothy,
Thanks for your question. I think the problem might be on your end. Everything seems to be working fine with the post. I’m sorry not to be able to help more! Good luck!
~Jamie

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Tawny ellett November 28, 2022 - 12:37 pm

let me first say that I am so excited to use this! with my family who aren’t active christians and in my ward!
but I am having the same issue and I think the problem is that the 1-7 day cards are actually saved here as a docx rather than a pdf. not sure if that could be changed so that we could Download and save it? thank you so much again!

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Debbie November 28, 2022 - 6:57 pm

What a awesome way to share the gospel . Thanks so much for pulling this all together . I ‘m so excited to get this started .

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Sarah F November 29, 2022 - 8:26 am

Just found these on pinterest! And I am so excited to share with my young women! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

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Trisha Alexander December 1, 2022 - 9:21 am

I’m having the same issue with tags 7-12 as they’re not a pdf, did anyone get that resolved? BTW- thank you for doing these, they are incredible.

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Kris December 3, 2022 - 3:26 pm

Thank you so much for the 12 days of Christmas printable! I can’t wait to use them. Someone did this one for us two years ago and I’m excited to pass it along! ~Kris

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Jamie December 8, 2022 - 10:44 am

My pleasure, Kris. Hope it is a great experience for you and your family.
~Jamie

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Jackie December 13, 2022 - 5:07 pm

Hi There! Thank you so much for all your work. We are starting this tonight! I can’t get the 7-12 tags to print; any tips? Thanks!

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Jennifer Beach November 18, 2023 - 11:11 am

This is such an amazing resource that I plan to send to my daughter and her companion to share with their friends this Christmas, as well as share it with some others in my ward and neighborhood! Thank you for sharing your talents! I wanted to make you aware that the word “strengthen” is misspelled on the STRENGTH card. I’m not sure how to edit it or I would do it myself. 🙂 Thanks, again, for a wonderful idea that will be used for many people in my circle of influence this Christmas! I love it!

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Shantelle November 28, 2023 - 5:51 pm

The idea to do the twelve days of Christmas themed with the gifts our savior has given us is inspired! The scriptures are beautiful! And the corresponding gift ideas are brilliant! Thank you so much for all the work you put into this lovely tradition.

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jennifer December 2, 2023 - 12:09 am

thank you

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Sarah December 9, 2023 - 2:56 pm

Looks great

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Laurine December 12, 2023 - 3:27 pm

This is such an amazing way to share the 12 days of Christmas. Last year I did it for my husband. This year we’re doing it for our neighbors who’ve had a bad year. Thank you SO much! So glad you shared your ideas and printables!

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Noelle Pikus Pace December 13, 2023 - 9:44 pm

Thank you so much for sharing this with us all! This is incredible. I love that it is Christ centered!

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