12 Days of Christmas: Days 1-3

I LOVE this tradition that I started in 2008.  This year, for our 12 Days of Christmas, I chose the theme "12 Days of Christmas Carols".  I chose this theme because last year after Christmas, I bought a beautiful set of ornaments from Pottery Barn.  They depict the carol "The 12 Days of Christmas".  So, I decided to highlight a carol each day and use those ornaments for Day 1.  Here's what we have done so far.

On the FIRST day of Christmas

We bring to you with love…

 “12 Days” Ornaments and an Ornament Tree

This year, our Twelve Days theme is “12 Days of Christmas Carols”.  Today, to start it all off, we present to you these 12 awesome ornaments that go along with the carol “The 12 Days of Christmas”.  Hang the 1^st Day of Christmas right now on the new metal ornament tree.  Each day after, you will hang the others in order.  Let’s see if you can sing the whole 12 Days of Christmas song!

On the SECOND day of Christmas

We bring to you with love…

A Gingerbread House

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” is our carol for today.  Being together for this special holiday makes us happy.  We are so glad that Chelsea is home for Christmas!  Let’s make a yummy gingerbread house and enjoy being together.

 On the THIRD day of Christmas

We bring to you with love…

A Hawaiian Dinner

“Mele Kaliki-maka” is how the Hawaiians say Merry Christmas!  Today we will be going out to lunch to a Hawaiian restaurant.  We will get to enjoy a little taste of the island Christmas spirit!