12 Days of Christmas Printable Set
If you love the classic Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” you’ll adore this 12 Days of Christmas Printable Set — a beautiful collection of watercolor art prints and cards inspired by both the traditional song and the biblical meanings behind each day.
Each piece in this free printable set captures the charm of old-fashioned holiday cards and timeless Christmas decor — perfect for your Christmas cards, gift tags, greeting cards, or festive wall art.
Whether you’re sending them to friends and family, decorating your home, or using them for a fun 12 Days of Christmas activity with kids, these lovely watercolor illustrations bring warmth and meaning to your holiday season.
What’s Included
This 12 Days of Christmas printable set includes:
- 12 Traditional Watercolor Prints – each featuring a vintage-style illustration representing the classic “12 Days of Christmas” gifts (from a partridge in a pear tree to twelve drummers drumming).
- 12 Biblical Meanings of the 12 Days of Christmas – a companion set with the Christian symbolism behind each verse, perfect for family devotionals or homeschool use.
- Card & Tag Designs – ready to print as holiday cards, stationery, or gift tags.
- High-resolution PDF files in standard U.S. letter size for easy home printing.
Creative Ways To Use them
There are endless ways to enjoy this printable set throughout the Christmas season. Use them to add a touch of beauty and meaning to your home, gifts, and celebrations:
- Turn them into Christmas greeting cards for family and friends.
- Hang all twelve prints as a unique 12 Days of Christmas wall display leading up to the New Year.
- Cut and frame them as mini art prints for a charming holiday gallery wall.
- Print them as gift tags or bookmarks for handmade Christmas gifts.
- Use the biblical meaning cards as a daily family devotional through the twelve days of Christmas.
This collection is a simple yet creative way to blend art, faith, and festive spirit into your Christmas traditions.
The Meaning Behind the Twelve Days
Many families don’t realize that each line of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is said to hold biblical symbolism. For example:
- A Partridge in a Pear Tree represents Jesus Christ.
- Two Turtle Doves symbolize the Old and New Testaments.
- Three French Hens stand for Faith, Hope, and Love. …and so on through all twelve verses.
Our printable set includes these interpretations alongside the traditional illustrations, making it a perfect blend of fun and faith-filled learning for children and adults alike.
But of course, you know I had to put my spin on each. You’ll notice each traditional and biblical meaning has a slight twist for deeper symbolism and my style. Things that made sense to my brain.
- 8 Maids Milking is a mother milking their jersey cow with her 7 daughters.
- 10 Lords Leaping is now Knights leaping on their horses.
- 11 Piper’s Piping is a fun group of farm children making music on their kazoos.
- 12 Drummer’s Drumming is all the little children of the world drumming their own drums, but in unison.
- The 10 Commandments is a knight in full armor waving a flag that says “thou shalt not”.
- 11 Faithful Apostles is a little boy playing his kazoo, symbolizing faith like a child.
- 12 Tribes is now an illustration of people all over the world being God’s people (world flags).
How to Download & Print
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Printing tip: Use cardstock or matte photo paper for the best color and quality if you plan to use them as greeting cards or art prints.
Want More Holiday Printables?
If you love this 12 Days of Christmas set, explore our full collection of vintage Christmas printables:
- “A Christmas Carol” Quotes Wall Art
- Scrooge “Grouchy” Gift Tags
- Gingerbread Christmas Countdown Calendars
- The 12 Days of Christmas Countdown (Free Printable!)
You’ll find everything from Christmas stationery and kids’ activities to classic story illustrations — all designed with timeless charm.
About Julie
She’s a homeschool graduate, mother of five, designer, and educator. Inspired by classic books, art, music, and nature, she creates thoughtful, engaging resources to support parents and educators in teaching with intention and wonder.
