The 12 Days of Christmas Countdowns (Free to Print!)

Are you ready to add a touch of magic to your holiday season? Our 12 Days of Christmas Countdowns are the perfect way to build excitement and create lasting memories with your loved ones.

The two versions of 12 Days of Christmas countdown pages with watercolor graphics in pastel and bright red displayed on a wooden surface with green garland and pinecones.

This year, we’re offering two beautiful versions: a delicate pastel watercolor set and a bright, colorful version, each designed to bring festive cheer into your home.

What’s Included in the Printable Sets?

Each set includes everything you need to create a charming and interactive countdown:

12 Day Pieces to Cut Out: Each piece represents one of the 12 days and can be easily cut out and pasted to the Christmas countdown frame.

Frame Page to Paste Them: A beautifully designed frame page where you can paste each day’s piece, creating a visual holiday countdown.

The 12 days of Christmas example page with pastel watercolor graphics displayed in a wooden frame on a wooden background with green garland and a pinecone.

A bright red display with Christmas presents and decor on a shelf and framed version of the 12 days of Christmas countdown activity.

Example Page: A simple guide to help your child understand the countdown.

12 Pennant Cut Outs: Create a delightful garland with these pennants, each explaining the meaning behind each day of the 12 days of Christmas.

The 12 Days of Christmas garland cut outs in a pennant shape with beautiful pastel watercolor graphics displayed on a wooden background with green garland and pinecones.

The 12 Days of Christmas printables with bright and cheerful watercolor graphics displayed on a wooden background with green garland and pinecones.

Two Beautiful Versions to Choose From

Pastel Watercolor Version

The 12 Days of Christmas printables with lovely pastel watercolor graphics displayed on a wooden background with green garland and pinecones.

This set features soft, pastel colors that evoke a serene and elegant holiday ambiance. Perfect for those who love a more understated and classic Christmas look. These pastel Christmas decorations will bring a calming beauty to your home.

Bright and Colorful Version

A bright red display of a version of the 12 days of Christmas countdown activity on a white washed background with garland and a pinecone.

Bursting with vibrant colors, this version is ideal for families with children or anyone who loves a lively and spirited holiday decor. The bright hues are sure to bring joy and excitement to your Christmas countdown activities.

How to Use Your 12 Days of Christmas Countdowns

This isn’t rocket science, it’s a very simple concept. But there are a few tips that can make this entire experience the best it can be!

The 12 days of christmas two versions, one pastel and one bright colored graphics, a frame to paste the cut outs on displayed on a white washed wooden background with two wood rounds and garland.

Print Your Set: Choose your preferred version and print the pages on 80 lb cardstock (or use a print shop for the best print quality) from our free Christmas printables collection.
Cut Out the Pieces: Carefully cut out each of the 12 day pieces and pennants.
Set Up the Frame Page: Paste the frame page onto a sturdy backing if desired, and place it in a central location in your home.
Start the Countdown: Beginning 12 days before Christmas, add a new piece to your frame each day and enjoy the special meaning or activity associated with it.
Create the Garland: String the pennants together to make a festive garland that explains the significance of each of the 12 days.

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The cover page for the pastel watercolor 12 days of christmas countdown activity and pennant garland.

The pastel watercolor graphics for 12 days of Christmas cut out squares.

The frame for the cut out squares with lovely pastel christmas graphics.

A brightly colored watercolor cover page for the 12 days of christmas countdown activity.

Brightly colored watercolor graphics for the 12 Days of Christmas cut out squares.

A brightly colored frame page to paste the cut out squares.

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Additional Christmas Activities and Fun

We hope these countdowns add joy and anticipation to your holiday season.

Whether you choose the pastel watercolor version or the bright and colorful set, these printables are designed to help you create cherished memories with your family.

Happy holidays from Once Upon a Printable!