12 Days of Christmas Watercolor Gift Tags (Free to Print)
These 12 Days of Christmas Watercolor Gift Tags are designed to bring warmth and joy to each of these twelve days, with two gorgeous collections to choose from—one in classic, muted watercolor tones and the other in vibrant, bold colors.
These two free printable collections offer plenty of variety for your gifts and decorations as you celebrate each day of Christmas with family and friends.
A New Kind of Advent with Gift Tags!
Our 12 Days of Christmas Watercolor Gift Tags come in two beautifully designed collections, each bringing its own charm and style to your holiday season.
Each collection includes a total of 84 unique tags with a variety of designs, allowing you to customize and mix-and-match tags as you celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas from December 25 through January 5.
Classic Watercolor
The first set features classic watercolor tones, with soft, muted colors that evoke a nostalgic feel, perfect for those who love a traditional and vintage-inspired holiday look.
Bold and Bright Watercolor
The second set is created with bold watercolor hues, featuring brighter reds and deeper greens, ideal for adding a splash of vibrant holiday cheer to your gifts and decor.
Whether you’re drawn to the cozy feel of the classic set or the festive vibrancy of the bold set, these printable collections offer a lovely way to personalize each day of Christmas with beauty and intention.
The 12 Day’s of Christmas True Meaning of Each Day
The 12 Days of Christmas hold significant meaning in Christian tradition, with each day symbolizing an aspect of faith or commemorating a saint. Here’s a look at each day’s significance:
- The partridge in a pear tree = Jesus Christ
- Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testaments
- French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
- Calling Birds = the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
- Golden Rings = The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch,” which gives the history of man’s fall from grace
- Geese A-laying = the six days of creation
- Swans A-swimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
- Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes
- Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
- Lords A-leaping = the ten commandments
- Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles
- Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
Each day provides a meaningful moment for reflection or celebration as you move toward Epiphany on January 6, which commemorates the visit of the Wise Men to the Christ child.
A Brief History of Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas
The 12 Days of Christmas has roots in both religious and folk traditions.
Initially a period for celebrating and feasting, the days allowed people to extend Christmas beyond December 25, filling homes and communities with warmth, generosity, and joy.
Historically, each day was marked with festivities, charity, and prayer, ending with the celebration of Epiphany—a day signifying the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles, symbolized by the Magi’s visit.
How to Use These Tags in Your Family’s Advent Tradition
These watercolor gift tags are perfect for incorporating 12 Days of Christmas traditions into your holiday season. Here are a few ideas:
1. Daily Gift Giving:
Attach a tag to a small gift, treat, or activity idea for each day, creating a joyful mini-gift exchange. These could be simple gestures like a favorite snack, a handwritten note, or a small trinket.
2. Acts of Kindness:
Use the tags to inspire daily acts of kindness. For example, attach a tag to a note suggesting to help a neighbor, visit a loved one, or donate to a local cause.
3. Advent Countdown Garland:
Pair these tags with a printable advent calendar and garland to create a daily countdown to Epiphany. String the tags along with small decorative items or greenery to add a festive touch to your space.
4. Table Decorations:
Use the tags as place cards for family meals during the holiday season or add them to each place setting for a Twelve Days-themed dinner.
5. Family Activity Advent:
Assign each day a family activity that reflects the day’s theme, such as storytelling, crafting, or a holiday movie night. Attach a tag to each day’s activity slip as part of your countdown to Epiphany.
Pair with Our Advent Countdown Calendar and Garland
To complete your 12 Days of Christmas tradition, consider pairing these gift tags with our Advent Countdown Calendar and festive garland.
Together, they create a beautiful way to count down each day from Christmas Day to Epiphany, encouraging meaningful moments with family throughout the holiday season.
Download Your Free 12 Days of Christmas Watercolor Gift Tags
With 84 options, these tags offer versatility and style for each day of the 12 Days of Christmas. Both the classic and bold watercolor sets are easy to print and cut, making it simple to add a unique, festive touch to your Christmas celebrations.
Classic Watercolor Set
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Bold and Bright Watercolor Set
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