12 days of Christmas activities: a free family idea picker
Tell it who's in the house and how much time you have most days. It picks one activity for each of the twelve days, with the dates, a mix of making, baking, giving and cozy nights in, and a calendar you can print for the fridge. Free, no sign-up, and nothing leaves your browser.
1. Your family
December 13 ends on Christmas Eve.
Your 12 days of Christmas
Want the countdown to run itself?
Twelve Little Joys is a family Christmas countdown app: open one small ritual a day on a phone, tablet or computer, and light up a little village as you go. The first three days are free to try.
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Younger kids? Little Lights turns each day into a picture hunt with Pip, and The Christmas Pair has both apps.
Plan your own countdown in a spreadsheet: dates, who leads each day, supplies and memories.
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12 days of Christmas questions
What are the 12 days of Christmas activities?
A countdown of twelve small things to do together, one a day, usually from December 13 to Christmas Eve. They can be as simple as a song or a walk to see the lights: the point is doing something together every day.
When should the 12 days start?
Most families count down from December 13 so the last day lands on Christmas Eve. Others follow the traditional twelve days from Christmas Day to January 5. Pick any start date and the calendar follows it.
What if an idea doesn't suit us?
Tap Swap next to that day for a different idea that still fits your settings. Make a new plan to shuffle all twelve.
Do the activities cost anything?
Most are free. A few need simple supplies like flour, birdseed or paper. Tick 'Free ideas only' to leave those out.
Does this save my plan?
No. The plan is made in your browser and nothing is stored or sent. Print the calendar before you close the page.