On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...
Actually I gave to my true love twelve days of gifts. In the spirit of giving I did this last year for my husband on the twelve days leading up to Christmas, beginning on December 13th. He was like a little boy enjoying each day, also looking forward to the next day's surprise. I had a fun time and really enjoyed doing it, and spoiling him a bit! Funny thing also, my daughter had planned this for me too, and I didn't know it. She had hidden little things around my house when she was here for Thanksgiving, so sneaky and very clever! So I got to give and receive each day as well! It's not too late for you to start this fun way to share in some Christmas cheer, and show that special someone you are thinking of them each day with a little something. It can be what ever, and how much you make of it. Enjoy!
(my examples are for a male, but could be adapted for a female)
-Day One - A single object, a book or a bible, a special ornament for the tree, or perhaps that one special item you know he wanted or something he likes... Go on let him have it early!
-Day Two - Think items in pairs, gloves, or anything that has a set of two, or two of something, two tickets to a movie or concert...
-Day Three, Four, Five, and Six - A packaged set, maybe briefs, or socks, five "honey do" exemption coupons, six pack of beverage...
-Day Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten and Eleven - think creatively since these are larger numbers, seven or eight different candy bars or snacks he likes, a CD with ten songs on it perhaps...
-Day Twelve - think dozen, a dozen of his favorite cookies, or two six packed items...
After I planned the what to give on what days, I planned the how to give them. A gift under his seat in the car, a note telling him where to look for a gift, or I would have a gift ready to hand him when he got home from work, or I chose a moment after dinner or before bedtime. This kept him guessing and wondering too.
I started on December 13th as the first day and planned gifts to give accordingly on the remaining days. I also added a little poem for each day, and tucked it in with the gift.
On the 1st day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
A partridge in a pear tree I don't have for you today!
Instead I will give you a nice bottle of Taqueray! :o)
On the 2nd day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
Two turtle doves might be something you could love.
Two Turtles & Dove candy I'm sure you will love!
Turtles Candy and Dove Candy
On the 3rd day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
Three French hens I gave them a thought,
but my better judgment said "Better not!"
So instead I will give you 3 Hanes comfort t-shirts,
you like these 'cause they're tag-less and your neck won't hurt!
On the 4th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
4 calling birds must have been called off to somewhere,
you can look all you want, but you won't find them here!
you'll be much happier with what is inside,
and now your excitement must be building, tomorrow is day 5!
On the 5th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
5 golden rings?
Nope, that might seem a bit strange,
Nope, that might seem a bit strange,
but these 5 packs of targets can be used at the range!
On the 6th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
Six geese a-laying, that would be funny indeed!
I'd rather give you something I know that you need!
This goes with day one it's not ironic,
today I give you 6 bottles of Tonic!
On the 7th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
Seven swans a-swimming would be a pretty sight,
but that's not what you're going to find here tonight!
Today being day 7 you know I'm not finished yet,
today I give you a 7 piece shot glass set!
On the 8th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
8 maids a-milking, oh no not a chance!
No maids of any kind will you glance!
8 Milk Duds or Rolos? I just couldn't choose,
with these, I knew I just couldn't lose!
On the 9th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
9 ladies dancing, that is not going to happen and you know it!
So if you're disappointed, you better not show it! :o)~
Although there's not 9 you'll think it's real fine,
a Wine Areator to aerate our wine!
On the 10th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
Ten lords a-leaping where and how high,
I would sure like to know and I sure wonder why?
On this 10th day of Christmas I wondered what to do,
so these 10 things I decided I would give to you.
(-no photo for this gift, a box containing 10 items:
2 Shirts, 1 DVD, 1 CD, 1 Gift card, 1 barrel of Pretzels,
1 bag of Pistachios, 1 bottle of Margarita mix,
1 jar of large Olives, 1 pack of Microfiber cloths-)
On the 11th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
11 pipers piping would be too many to keep up with!
So I decided to keep it simple with a simple gift!
On this 11th day of Christmas it will soon be Christmas night,
I give you these 5-11 sunglasses to protect your sight!
On the 12th day of Christmas your true love gives to thee...
On this 12th day of Christmas 12 things you'll find in here.
Given with much love and hope that I've brought to you great cheer!
May you always have this memory as you travel onward through your life,
the joy you had experiencing The Twelve Days of Christmas from your wife!
** Merry Chrismas **
With Love
~Tammy~
A Christmas memory a true love will enjoy!...
Merry Christmas!
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