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.
708 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 708 Newer› Newest»I would love a pdf of this. I love it! Thanks for your hard work and thoughtfulness! tyncass5@gmail.com
I would love these stories too. Thanks so much for sharing! jenni@roadsart.com
Merry Christmas!
I would love these stories too! Thanks for sharing!
jenni@roadsart.com
Merry Christmas!
Forgot to give you my email addy for the stories link when I commented a few days ago. Here it is: iwnelson@comcast.net.
Thank you!
Jeanne
I would love to do this for a few familys could you send me a copy of the stories!!
kimjaneil@gmail.com
Thanks!!
Absolutely Adorable...pls email me a copy claytjax@yahoo.com
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas
thanks ! larsen@q.com
Would love a copy....can you send to jmddot@yahoo.com?
I would love a copy!
strawberrythunder @ gmail dot com
thanks so much!!
As a new Grandma I have been looking for new ideas and I love this one so much. Mary Marion Weoutback@aol.com I would love a copy of the stories
I LOVE this! Please email me
sarah@brummett.org
I would love a printable copy of all of your stories. grannycynth@yahoo.com
I love these stories, I would love a copy!!marissa.andresen@yahoo.com Thanks!
Is it too late to get the stories? I am at christi.key@gmail.com. Love the idea, thanks!
I would love to have a copy. My email address is val131@gmail.com...Thanks!
I found your great blog through pinterest. What a wonderful idea this is! I'd love copies of the stories.
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I would love a copy to print out. Thank you. auntskiddy@gmail.com
I would really love a copy of the stories. I want to leave this on some families doorsteps for a family activity. Thanks! ncheerful@gmail.com
Would love a copy, thank you! mari_contrary@hotmail.com
I would love a copy, thank you so much! mari_contrary@hotmail.com
Had I seen this sooner my granddaughter would be getting this in America.
Not too late for next year. :)
Could you send me the link?
I'd love the printed story! erinphillipsphoto@gmail.com
thank you :)
kimbok75@gmail.com
Thanks!
I can't wait to get the printable copies!! How great is this idea, especially for my kids who are 9 and 11 and LOVE candy and being read to. Thanks!
I would love to send this to my niece and nephew who don't live nearby! will you send me the print ready stories? Rachy685@gmail.com Thanks for sharing your hard work!
i would love for you to email me the print out jtbdknapp@yahoo.com
such a great idea, I would love a copy, thanks!! jjkastleman@gmail.com
This is amazing! Excited to do it for my family. Tarah_L@hotmail.com
I would love the stories. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Thank you .....thank you....thank you!!! jlynwhit@msn.com
Thanks for sharing. Marcyteasley@hotmail.com
Great blog!Congratulations!
I would love to have the 12 stories of Christmas...can u please email it to me?I'll appreciate it.
Happy holidays to you and your family!
tfds66@yahoo.com
this is so cute. I would love a copy. tiffanykwood@gmail.com
I would love a copy! JenMorgan20@gmail.com
I would LOVE a copy! Thanks for sharing your creativity and effort!!
tiffany-gaines@hotmail.com
I would love a copy of the stories.
candeerobinson@att.net
I would love a copy of the stories. Thanks so much. candeerobinson@att.net
What a creative and fun 12 days of Christmas! I would love a copy at hilmoody@msn.com.
Thank You!
Hilary
This is such a great idea! I would love a copy of the stories.
jhaltom2000@yahoo.com
Can I please get a copy of the stories. What a cute idea.
chbryce@gmail.com
Heidi
I absolutely LOVE this idea. Please send me the stories...
kawalla22@aol.com
My email address is larson9809@msn.com and I would love a copy of the stories! Thank you! Great idea!
Awesome. Could you share a coy please? westbjea@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Pinned your idea! I would love to have the stories....thanks so much for sharing!
Just pinned your idea! I would love to have the stories....thanks for sharing!
What a cute cute idea! I would love a copy of your stories: larilue@gmail.com
What a wonderful idea! Please send me copies! And thank you: larilue@gmail.com
Please send me the stories. pbseeser@gmtel.net Love this idea!!!!!!!!!
This is the BEST idea for the 12 days I've seen yet. I will be honored to pass on your tradition and thank you for the return email. Betsy
Guess it would help if I had left my email! elsweigard@cs.com Again, many thanks! Betsy
This is such a cute idea!!! I did one the first year we were married for my husband with just stuff he liked:) Love the fact there are stories with each day! I'd love a copy emailed to me bdswearingen@yahoo.com Thank you for sharing:) Merry Christmas
This is such a wonderful idea! I have a dear neighbor family, and have been struggling on what i could do for them for Christmas. This would be just right. Thank you so much for the print out!
I would love to have a printable copy of this. I am a teacher and this would be a great way our faculty count down the last 12 days of school. drjewelrylady@gmail.com
Merry Christmas
I am a teacher and I would love to have a printable copy of this. It would be a great ways for us to count dowm the last 12 days of school.
drjewelrylady@gmail.com
Merry Christmas:)
stephshirley@q.com
Please send stories, Thanks
This is really cute idea,thanks for sharing.Would love to have a copy of the stories. ciscowelding@hotmail.com
I am a teacher and I would love a printable copy of your 12 Days of Christmas. It would be a great way for us to count down the last 12 days of school
drjewelrylady@gmail.com
Merry Christmas:)
I would love to get a copy of this project! ac_faulkinbury(at)hotmail(dot)com
I have all of my treats gathered and I am ready to go, please e-mail me the stories. atwoodgang@gmail.com.
Thank you!!
Please email me the stories! So cute!
Ericagr84@gmail.com
Thanks.
I would love to have a copy for my family and friends! Such a great idea! Thanks:)
Send to: basketball_ab_07@hotmail.com
This is so cute!! I can't wait to do it w my kids and surprise my neighbor!!!
Csmcastillo@hotmail.com
I have a missionary out and I would love to send this to him. Can you please send me a copy of the stories?? THANKS SOOOO MUCH!!!pfrost4@msn.com
Could I please have the PDF? Thanks! drichards17@zoominternet.net
Please send me the PDF. thanks!! drichards17@zoominternet.net
This is such a cute idea! I'd love to see those stories!
Could I have the printable stories please :)
Kellysandberg@gmail.com
What a cute idea. I would love a print ready copy. Thank you. debcorry@gmail.com
Please send me a copy if these awesome stories. Thanks! haley@lewisity.com
I would love a copy of this. Thanks! strongcjs@hotmail.com
Love your 12 days! can i get a copy?
dinajanke@hotmail.com
This is just the best 12 of Christmas I've seen. Would love a copy of all the stories. Thanks so much!
janet_long1962@msn.com
I would love a copy of your stories. alexismlowe@gmail.com Thanks!
Great post!
scovert@blomand.net
Could I have a copy of your printable stories? Such a cute idea. Thanks email is
kera94@hotmail.com
Would love a copy of the stories - thanks for sharing! chefdarci@gmail.com
What a great idea! I would love a copy of the stories. cklewis@mvdsl.com
I would love the stories! Thank you for sharing!
lacholita@hotmail.com
Can I get a copy of the stories? I am having a hard time locating the other wise man story.
This is an amazing thing you have done! Thank you!
rsrandalls@yahoo.com
Please!!! This is great!!
jcbgrange@xmission.com
Can you email the stories to me! Thanks!
casweimer@gmail.com
Love it! ryanheatherstevens@hotmail.com
Please send me a copy! jilynnb@yahoo.com
Thank you!!!
Would love the stories typed! Can't wait to do this with my middle school students! They will love it!
tmjones95710@cox.net
Thanks!
Mindy
I would LOVE this! w5140@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Tanya
I would LOVE to do this! w5140@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Tanya
Thank you so much for doing this! I would love to have this for my family. sassygirlshop@comcast.net
Thanks again!
I would love a copy of the stories! davidandjessalyn@hotmail.com
This will be perfect for my grandchildren. Thank you so much for sharing. Look forward to receiving the stories.
My e-mail is mblinn64@gmail.com. I forgot to leave it in my earlier comment. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing your talent and time! I'd love a copy
k.perras@comcast.net
What a great idea! I have been looking for something special and meaningful like this. Please send me a copy. clwilkins@hughes.net Thanks Again!
clwilkins@hughes.net
I would really appreciate an email
mhoway@student.yosemite.edu
Would a copy of this very neat idea that you have thought of. thanks for sharing.
aswnola@gmail.com
Would love the print ready days---what a cute idea!!!
funjunk3@gmail.com
what a cute idea! Please send me the email that goes with it.
I found you via Pinterest, and I'd love to have you email me the story file! themerrymagpie@gmail.com
Thanks for such a great idea!
Hi I got the email but it accidentally got deleted...can you resend? Thanks so much! payne1130@bellsouth.net
jwdonnelly99@hotmail.com
LOVE this and love that you are willing to share!
so cute would love a printalbe copy of 12 days of christms gingerjones78@msn.com
loved the 12 days of christmas would like printable copy gingerjones78@msn.com
I would love a copy as well, it's a fabulous idea. tcrabb82@gmail.com Thanks!
i love this! we are sending missionary boxes to all the kids from our ward. Thank you for all the hard work. PLease send me the file with the stories! bjbbh53195@aol.com
I would be so grateful if you could send me a copy! Thanks for putting this all together!
keephomesimple@gmail.com
Love this idea! boobuttercup@hotmail.com
Thank you!
emrolfe@gmail.com
I would love a copy. Thank you
Tammy
rmerr13579@msn.com
Hi, I would love a copy, thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.
Tammy
rmerr13579@msn.com
love it! please share the stories!
luuv2teach@gmail.com
I would love it!! escramper@yahoo.com
Darling! I'd love a copy, if you're still sharing.
dhanksfamily@gmail.com
keridenin22@gmail.com
I would love to have these stories and do this for my brother who is on a mission in LA. Thanks for sharing your cute ideas!! barnesfamily3@msn.com
Wow, how generous! I'd love a copy. Just in time to get this sent!
mombushman@msn.com. Thanks! ~Melanie
I would love a copy of all the stories. Thanks for posting this idea. I am so excited to send it to my sister on her mission. adblackb@asu.edu
I would love a copy especially the Story of the Forth Wiseman. Thanks!
adblackb@asu.edu
Terrific! Thanks a million! allietiller@yahoo.com
I have all the treats ready and wrapped but can't link them all. Could you email them to me? That would be great! I need to mail them tomorrow! Sooooo cute! Thanks so much! karleeallred@hotmail.com
I would love a copy. tnhras@aol.com
This is great! Thanks for sharing. I would love the printable stories. My email is carrielynne1717@aol.com
Merry Christmas!
Hi! I would love to have these stories! Great idea! jenike_photo@yahoo.com
Thank you so much! you're so creative!
Such a cute idea - I would love a copy sent to me. jcarley99@hotmail.com
I love it I want to send it to my brother on a mission so I have to start asap my email is ljkeel@gmail.com
Thank you for the great idea. We will be using it for our children to share the season with another family. Thank you!
palsplanet2@gmail.com
Could you please send me a copy. I would love it. Thanks so much.
Forgot to leave my address:
amiracleatlast@yahoo.com
Oh I love this...thank you for sharing!! Will be doing for our distant family as well, thanks to your sharing!! :)
kabellagirl@gmail.com
Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you for sharing. I would love the stories. amy.adkins@sjsd.k12.mo.us
I would LOVE a copy of these stories. My kids are just now old enough to really "get" this kind of thing. Thanks for the great idea! Time to go candy shopping tomorrow. :) rburnham7@cox.net
I would love a copy of the stories! Thanks!
Mhinklepes@rockingham.k12.va.us
Marsha
Love this! I would love to have the stories emailed. Gigiapple10@gmail.com
Merry Christmas!
I would Love the PDF file. michelle@stephanclan.com Thanks great idea! please remove my email before posting:)
Love the idea! Please send me a copy of the stories! jkbrochad@yahoo.com
Thanks!
I have searched all over for a good 12 Days of Christmas Idea for my family to do. I love this! Could you email me the stories to pcram@wirelessbeehive.com
Thanks and Have a Merry Christmas!
I loved your ideas and would really like to get a pdf to print out. Please send to bowmaster93@yahoo.com.
Thank you so much!
Such a neat idea. I would love to have copies.
Thanks!
Hbboling@bellsouth.net
I would love a copy of the stories. Thanks in advance! shoobooth@gmail.com
I would love to do this for my neighbor! My email is lgwight@aol.com
My niece and nephew would LOVE this!
LSUbabin@eatel.net
I would love to have this! coreyanita@hotmail.com
I would like a copy if you find this!! jessicawoodland@gmail.com
Love it!
gwenstutler.4@gmail.com
This is JUST what I was looking for! Thank you!
kylejenn@me.com
Would love a copy of the stories. What a precious idea for family that lives far away... or for my own kids!
Thanks.
emarie17 at yahoo dot com
Just found your site from pinterest. LOvE this idea. Could I get a copy of your stories. Thanks so much!
mikenallene@gmail.com
I'd LOVE a copyr of this! What a neat idea!!
musingsofme@yahoo.com
Love this idea.. IIf I get this in time I would like to do it this year.. If not then next for sons teachers.. Love it.
Jakedbeck@gmail.com
Love this idea. Please email me at Jakedbeck@gmail.com
I LOVE this!!! Please send me the typed stories! Just had shoulder/rotator cuff surgery so I am looking for unique/fun activities to do with my class.
Thanks,
Tammy
gtcase@hotmail.com
PS - I am so glad my son is in Omaha for finals this week - I am sure he will love to help find these items!!!
Super cute! I'd love it too! janel.lamb@yahoo.com
I would love to have a copy of the stories. Great Idea and Thanks for sharing.
I would love to have a copy of the stories. Great Idea and Thanks for sharing. tncoffey@tds.net
Would love a printable of this - adamandkrisi at gmail dot com
Please email me the stories!!waynehansen@ymail.com
Thank you
This is awesome!! My nieces will love it!! waynehansen@ymail.com
Thank you and Merry Christmas~
Since tomorrow starts officially the 12 days of Christmas I was hoping I could get the pdf of the stories? Love your idea.
momfloyd4@gmail.com
I would love the stories in printable format. Thanks for the ideas! Mandeemonson@gmail.com
i would love a copy please! Great idea.
sherpedrick@gmail.com
i would love a copy please. Great idea.
sherpedrick@gmail.com
This is so creative! Thanks for sharing with us. apriltbean@yahoo.com
Just found your blog. If possible, can you email me the stories at kllaney@juno.com Thanks.
If you still have the stories for print, I would love the files! Thank you for putting this out there... my family is looking forward to sharing it with others!
~Randi
leadrand@juno.com
Great idea!!! I would love this please. Thanks.
Renee Eddy
foureddys@aol.com
I would love a copy of this! Thank you!!
lscsky@yahoo.com
I would love them! melissahislop121@hotmail.com
I would love a copy of these stories! Thanks! tracyhiatt@gmail.com
I would love a copy. shanbride@msn.com
Merry Christmas!
I would love a copy! My email is shanbride@msn.com Merry Christmas!
madwagonboys@gmail.com
THANKS!! I would love a print copy version...
Great idea! I would love a copy!
Great idea! I would like a pdf of this.
schoolless@earthlink.net
Thank you..jermar12@sbcglobal.net
Love all your great ideas. I would appreciate an email with the 12 stories. Thanks! deniseh4@comcast.net
What a great idea!!! Please email...
mohampton@hcecwildblue.com
This would be perfect for me to send to my son who is in the Navy and is out in the Pacific ocean somewhere right now. Please send me the stories to kluelessmommy@yahoo.com Thanxs.
I'm going to try this for the 12 days after Christmas I would love the email chorant97@yahoo.com Thank You very much
you are so sweet to share this. I know a lot of time and work went into it! :) I know it's such short notice, but if you could e-mail both of the 12 days of Christmas to me I would love to be able to do it for some families! Thank you so much!
I would love a copy of all the stories also! You are so sweet to be sharing all your hard work ;)
My email is reichlekat@ yahoo. com
PPPLEASE email me some print ready stories! This is a very cute idea and we're starting it... tomorrow!
Thanks a ton!
psmckinlay@cableone.net
Ppplease email me the printable stories. This is such a cute idea and we're starting it... tomorrow! Thanks!!
psmckinlay@cableone.net
I would love the PDF version of all of these stories. Thanks for sharing this--I'm excited to do it w/my kids!
I would love for you to email me the stories for each day! Thanks!stephensphoto123@gmail.com
Thank you for sharing! This is so much fun! I'd love an emailed copy of the stories: thecoxfamilyfive@gmail.com
I absolutely love this,and so will my kiddos! thanks!
You are going to keep busy but I would love to have the pdf of this also.
janessacouch@yahoo.com
Thanks so much!!! I lOVE it!!!!!
I'm sorry, my email is: jensmith00@gmail.com Thanks for sending those to me--I can't believe you keep up w/all the requests. Merry Christmas!
I'd love to have a copy of the poems (sorry for the last minute notice!)
aliciajwest@gmail.com
Thanks & Merry Christmas!
God.has.a.plan@gmail.com
I'm a little late but I would still love to be e-mailed these stories. Great idea, thanks for sharing. Carleyjacksonphoto@yahoo.com
Thank you!
lshawver06@yahoo.com
Would love to have the email with the print ready copies of the stories! thanks :)
nora@martherus.com
I would love a copy of the stories. taggman26@netzero.net
Thanks, Tiffini
LOVE this!!! Please send me a copy too! Thanks so much and Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
Amy
amyproctor@yahoo.com
Thanks so much, Cindy
cindy_gellhaus@yahoo.com
Thank you sooo much for this great idea! I didn't realize until I copied & pasted most of the stories myself, but the link for "the other wise man" was broken & I couldn't find a printable version. If you could possibly just email that story only (# 4) I would greatly appreciate it!!
Our family has already started & it is a big hit. I think this will be our new yearly tradition!
Thanks again!
what a cute idea! i would love the stories emailed to me. my email is imcindeelou@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
I'd love a copy of the stories! My email is negsmd@yahoo.com
I love your ideas. What a great way to remember CHRISTmas each day! My email is jamie@vancelaw.us
'Thank you'
THANK YOU!!!!! taralynhadley@gmail.com
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