The 12 Days of Christmas

Since we have been married, Raleigh and I alternate spending Christmas with his side of the family and my side of the family. On years when we do not go to Colorado to visit Raleigh's family, his mom sends us "The 12 Days of Christmas." It is always a little different, but I will try to explain.

This year we started on December 21 and will continue until January 1.

Can you see the row of little house boxes hanging on the mantle? Those are the 12 Days of Christmas clues this year. Each box has a different ribbon tied to the top. Also, each box is labeled with a date.

Each day from Dec. 21 until Jan. 1, we go to the boxes and look for the day's ribbon. Then we find the presents with that ribbon. Our presents are wrapped in matching paper...meaning all of Beau's presents are in a certain paper, all of mine are in a different paper, etc. So, we find each of our gifts with the days's ribbon. Make sense?

It is a fun way to enjoy the holidays with the Gresham side of the family, even when we are not actually with them on Christmas.