I have seen many versions of the "Twelve Days of Christmas" in songs and activities. Some of them funny, some get serious, and some are just plain wacky. I guess I had lots of exposure to it as a kid, and I just get a kick out of this tradition! So I got carried away with the idea and now I want to share how it applies to us this year.
Jake and I asked our bishop to choose a family in need of a little extra. It's a cute little family - Mom, Dad, and three little girls ages Five, Three, and One. We have been doing a countdown til Christmas for them by taking surprise gifts to their house each night - Ding and ditch style. I saw TONS of ideas on line following the traditional guidelines (...and a partridge in a pear tree) but decided that I wanted to give more practical gifts to a family who could really use some stuff. I have been racking my brain to come up with presents and poems to make it all worth while.
So I want to share our version one post at a time. I apologize in advance for the unusually large amount of posting I will be doing - Just bare with me for the next 12 posts!
I know it is too late for any of you to use this material, but maybe save it for next year? Mostly I just got excited about giving, and have to tell someone! It really does make you feel more Christmasy when you are keeping an eye out for people around you. I admit the rush of Christmas shopping and stress of budgeting cuts into the warm-fuzzies of the season ... But this little project has helped me feel those deep down values and principles - The Spirit of the Holiday. It has been nice to consciously set aside time for someone else and not allow my "To Do List" to consume me. I am grateful for an amazing husband who supports me in this and who is constantly an example of generosity.
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You are so awesome! I LOVE LOVE LOVE doing the Twelve Days of Christmas for people! What a nice way to do it, finding a family who needs it. That makes it fun AND really special to be able to help someone like that! I think this is a tradition we'd really like to do with the boys, especially as they get older and get more involved in the service of it. Such a great tradition! And all your ideas were AWESOME! :)
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