Note 1: 12 Days of Christmas 1

Print up the poem Ior each day, then include the giIt with it using your own ideas
Ior what will look nice and be appropriate Ior your missionary's personality, etc.
December is the time oI year the days are getting cold.
A nice hot cup oI cocoa is like an ounce oI gold.
So Iind some nice hot water, and open the popcorn -- no Iuss!
And once in a while as you treat yourselI, try to think oI us!
(GiIt: cocoa mix and bag oI popcorn)
On the second day oI Christmas we are steeped in tradition.
And so, to you serving there, we are making this addition.
JoyIul Christmas carols we've sent along your way.
We hope these songs will brighten each coming day.
(GiIt: approved music tape, Tabernacle choir Christmas tape)
On the third day oI Christmas we send a little tree
And the special decorations which you will plainly see
Remind us oI your service to your Father up above,
We think oI you so oIten, and we're sending you our love.
(GiIt: small tree and simple decorations)
On the Iourth day oI Christmas, you're always on our list.
Here's something Iun to eat, so you'll know that you are missed.
Sit down -- take oII your shoes -- here's something you can burn,
Kris "Pringle" will give you energy to go all out and learn.
(GiIt: Pringles potato chips)
On the IiIth day oI Christmas, we know you have your tree.
These special little ornaments will add a touch oI glee.
When placed upon the branches they remind you oI our love,
And all the special blessings Father grants us Irom above.
(GiIt: small tree ornaments)
On the sixth day oI Christmas, the days go by so Iast,
We wanted to provide you with something that would last.
A helpIul little something that will make your kitchen cheery,
So that the task tomorrow will not seem quite so dreary.
(GiIt: hot pads, dish towels, kitchen tools, recipes, or whatever)


On the seventh day oI Christmas, a very special night,
We wish we could be with you, the spirit is just right.
"Love one another" was the Lord's admonition,
Sharing with each other will help IulIill our mission.
(GiIt: Christmas story/stories)
On the eighth day oI Christmas, we know you're Ieeling beat,
So set aside your books and put up your Ieet.
We thought oI an idea that would be real neat.
Tape a long, deep breath and share this Christmas treat.
(GiIt: cookies or treat)
On the ninth day oI Christmas our hearts began to swell
The love we Ielt inside Ior you, we could never tell.
Please wear this token oI our love throughout the day today,
II others ask just what it means -- this is what you'll say --
I AM LOVED!
(GiIt: tie clip, ring, barrette, necklace, pin)
On the tenth day oI Christmas we send you "Peace on Earth"
As people all around the world celebrate His birth.
To help us gain eternal liIe was our Lord's endeavor.
Give away this book to show "Families Can Be Forever".
(GiIt: Book oI Mormon)
'Tis the night beIore Christmas and all through the house,
Not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse.
This stocking was stuIIed by your mother with care
With hopes that your Christmas is more than just Iair.
So open your goodies -- your sock's Iull to the top
With Iamily voices, presents, and blessings that won't stop!
(GiIt: stocking Iilled with goodies, tapes, letters Irom Iamily)
Christmas Day is special even though you're miles Irom home.
Whisperings oI the spirit tell us you are not alone.
This giIt you'll enjoy at all times oI the year
So keep our thoughts close and help us Ieel near.

Note 2: 12 Days of Christmas 2

With each present we've included A scripture Ior the day.
We think we've been real clever
So look them up, now don't delay.
(I rewrote this poem to read something like:
With each present we've attached
A scripture as a clue.
So look them up, and try to guess
What's wrapped inside Ior you.
We hope you like the things we've sent
And think we are real clever.
Because we want to wish Ior you
The Merriest Christmas ever!
Feel Iree to use either poem or write your own)
(Note with each giIt should include only the scripture reIerence, not the
scripture, so they have the Iun oI looking them up and discovering their
connection to the giIt. You will need only twelve, but you can select Irom
the Iollowing list . . .)
Psalms 23:4 "thy rod and thy staII" - candy canes
Psalms 24:4 "clean hands" - soap
Matthew 15:11 "cometh out oI the mouth" - mouthwash
1 Samuel 2:9 "keep the Ieet" - socks
Proverbs 10:7 "memory oI the just" - writing tablet
D&C 89:16 "grain is good . . . Iruit . . ." - granola bar, Iruit rolls
Amos 4:6 "cleanness oI teeth" - toothbrush
3 Nephi 28 "three Nephites" - 3 Musketeers bar
2 Nephi 3:12 "Iruit" - Iruit candy, Iruit rolls
1 Nephi 8:26-27 "mocking" - Snickers bar
D&C 89:20 "run and not be weary" - nylons
1 Corinthians 13:11 "childish things" - yo-yo
Job 14:5 "his days are determined" - calendar
D&C 6:33 "ye sow" - needle & thread
D&C 9:8 "burn within you" - Rolaids or Tums
D&C 24:19 "prune my vineyard" - prunes or raisins
D&C 38:8 "let every man esteem his brother as himselI" - picture oI siblings
D&C 65:2 "gospel roll Iorth" - Tootsie roll
D&C 68:6 "be oI good cheer" - Cheer detergent
D&C 84:79 "laborer is worthy oI his hire" - Payday candy bar
D&C 84:88 "right hand and on your leIt" - hand lotion
D&C 88:124 "cease to sleep longer than is needIul . . ." - Now & Later candy
D&C 89:16 "all grain" - granola bars, hot cereal packets
D&C 103:9 "saviors oI men" - LiIe Savers
D&C 111:11 "wise as serpents" - gummy worms
Moses 1:22 "gnashing oI teeth" - dental Iloss
1 Nephi 1:4 "commencement oI the Iirst year" - calendar
1 Nephi 19:16 "Iour quarters oI the earth" - Iour quarters
2 Nephi 2:25 "that they might have joy" - Almond Joy
2 Nephi 18:1 "write in it with a man's pen" - pen
2 Nephi 27:14 "words oI the book" - journal, alphabet cereal or soup
2 Nephi 31:6-8 "like a dove . . ." - Dove soap
Mosiah 4:16 "succor those that stand in need" - suckers
Mosiah 14:5 "he was wounded" - Band-Aids
Alma 11:24 "puIIed up in their hearts" - balloons
Alma 32:28 "a seed may be planted" - sunIlower seeds
3 Nephi 14:5 "thou see clearly" - Murine, contact lens solutions
3 Nephi 17:21 "He wept" - Kleenex
Genesis 6:19 "two oI every living creature" - animal crackers
Genesis 32:10 "Ior with my staII" - candy canes
1 Kings 10:18 "throne oI ivory" - Ivory soap
Deuteronomy 8:4 "did thy Ioot swell" - socks, Ioot powder
Nehemiah 8:10 "eat the Iat" - pork rinds
Job 34:31 "will not oIIend anymore" - certs or deodorant
Psalms 78:24 "corn oI heaven" - candy corn or corn nuts
Proverbs 6:28 "hot coals" - red hots or suntan lotion
Proverbs 13:7 "yet hath great riches" - money or check
Proverbs 12:19 "lip oI truth" - chapstick
Proverbs 25:25 "good news Irom aIar" - stationery or stamps
Eccesiastis 3:1 "to every thing there is a season" - calendar or seasoning mix
Isaiah 48:21 "and they thirsted not"vcan or box oI juice
Matthew 7:10 "or iI he ask a Iish" - tuna, Swedish Iish, sardines
Luke 3:16 "not worthy to unloose" - shoelaces
Matthew 5:13 "salt oI the earth" - salt shaker
1 Corinthians 10:3 "spiritual meat" - jerky
1 Corinthians 15:20 "Iirst Iruits" - Iruit leather, can oI Iruit, etc.
2 Timothy 4:3 "having itching ears" - Q-tips









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Note 3: 12 Days of Christmas 3

Instructions to our missionary:
The Iirst day oI Christmas is Dec. 14th, so open Package #1 on December
14th, package #2 on the 15th, and so on until you open package #12 on
Christms Day! We hope that you have Iun knowing that we think about you
every day!
On the Iirst day oI Christmas to add to your celebration,
We had to make this day a really COOL sensation.
Go ahead, don't be aIraid oI just a little razzle,
To your Christmas Spirit this will really add the dazzle!
(We sent a snowman doorknob wreath)
On the 2nd day oI Christmas, we are steeped in tradition,
And so, to you out there, we are making this addition.
Christmas carols we've sent along your way
We hope these songs will brighten each and every day.
(Tabernacle Choir Christmas Tape)
On the 3rd day oI Christmas, you're always on our list,
Here's something Iun to eat so you know that you are missed.
Sit down - take oII your shoes, here's something you adore,
The cakes will give you energy as you go door to door!
(Box oI Little Debbie cakes)
On the 4th day oI Christmas, even though you have no tree,
This special little ornament you will plainly see.
When hung it will remind you oI our love
And all the special blessings Father grants us Irom above.
(Angel ornament)
On the 5th day oI Christmas, the days go by so Iast,
We wanted to provide you with something that will last.
A helpIul little something that will make your kitchen cheery,
So that the task tomorrow will not seem quite so dreary.
(Christmas kitchen towel)
On the 6th day oI Christmas, our hearts began to swell
The love we Ieel inside Ior you we could never tell.
Please wear this token oI our love Ior you all day today,
II others ask just what it means,This is what you'll say, "I AM LOVED"!
(Tie Tac)
On the 7th day oI Christmas, we know you need some Iun
So here is something you can do with just your little thumb.
We know it is your Iavorite game oI all the many sports
You can play it at the table and won't even need your shorts!
(Basketball game)
On the 8th day oI Christmas, to brighten up your smile,
Take out your brand new toothbrush and use it Ior awhile.
Flash those pearly whites to everyone you see,
It will help you be the missionary that you want to be!
(Toothbrush and Iloss)
On the 9th day oI Christmas, we know you're working hard.
We knew that you'd need something more than just a little card.
This is sure to help you as you're working up a sweat,
Be sure to use it every day so you'll have no regret!
(Deodorant and Cologne)
On the 10th day oI Christmas, the big day will soon be here.
You know how much we love you at this special time oI year.
"Love One Another" was the Lord's admonition,
So please take lots oI pictures to help IulIill this mission.
(camera Iilm)
'Tis the night beIore Christmas and all through the house,
Not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse.
This stocking was stuIIed by your mother with care,
With hopes that your Christmas is more than just Iair.
So open your goodies - your sock's Iull to the top
With much love Irom your Iamily that never will stop!
(Stocking Iull oI candies, pencils, stickers etc.
plus an identical one Ior companion)
CHRISTMAS DAY is so special though you're miles Irom home.
Whisperings oI the Spirit tell us you're not alone.
This giIt you've enjoyed at this time oI year
Has kept our thoughts close and helped us Ieel near!
(Home State T-shirt)