The Joy of Twelve Days Of Christmas Decorations

What Are The Twelve Days of Christmas?

The twelve days of Christmas are the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the three wise men. They begin on December 25 (Christmas) and run through January 5, sometimes also called Three Kings’ Day.

“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is also a Christmas carol, best known for its 1909 arrangement of a traditional folk melody by English composer Frederic Austin.

In it, the singer boasts about all the lavish gifts they received from their “true love” during the twelve days of Christmas.

Each verse builds on the previous one, like a cumulative song.

Twelve Days of Christmas Decorations

Let me share with you twelve of your and my favorite Christmas decorations that you can easily incorporate into your home during the upcoming Twelve Days of Christmas that are just upon us.

1. Vintage Blue Ice Skates

These vintage blue ice skates adorned with ankle fur were an eBay find a few years back. They are the most admired twelve days of Christmas decorations I have shared here on the blog.

So many of you have messaged me about where to find vintage blue ice skates. You’ll need to be patient and keep your eyes open over on eBay, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace. Now and then, I do see a pair go on sale.

Vintage white ice skates are more readily available at your local thrift shops and second-hand shops and can be just as cute dressed up for one of the twelve days of Christmas.

2. Twelve Days of Christmas Decorations: Vintage Snowshoes

Vintage snowshoes are one of my favorite twelve days of Christmas decorations, as I can keep them up all winter. And I love the look, texture, and charm that they add.

Indoors or outdoors, they are a cherished trimming.

Find all the vintage snowshoe inspiration in these favorite posts:

3. Swedish Christmas Bottles

One of my new favorite twelve days of Christmas decorations is these easy-to-make Christmas bottles, which our friends in the Nordic countries revere as keepsake ornaments.

See more in the Firelight, Evergreens, and Snow: The Christmas Bottle Project of Swedish Homes post.

4. A Three Wreath Christmas Tradition

Every year, on the first day of Christmas decorations, I look forward to hanging three wreaths on our front door at our home in Maine.

A tradition I started six years ago.

Learn more in the 3 Wreath Christmas Tradition On A 1930s Front Door post.

5. Twelve Days of Christmas Decorations with Musical Instruments

Last year, I found an old drum and trumpet while out Thrifting with the Gals. Along with an elongated vintage Vermont high school band picture.

Musical instruments are so festive in holiday decor. Add a ribbon and woola!

See more in the How to Decorate Bookshelves for a Vintage Christmas post.

6. Mini Tree Christmas

Add mini trees to your twelve days of Christmas decorations. Remove the Christmas tree ornaments from your trees and lean the bare tree or trees on a porch or deck.

Trees are magical in all their forms.

See more in these New England Christmas: Festive Front Porch Ideas and Ski House Decor: Mountain Lodge Porch Decor Ideas posts.

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7. Winterberries

Winterberries are a simple twelve days of Christmas decoration that are classic yet pack quite a punch.

The red berries are absolutely stunning.

You can buy faux winterberries or fresh ones from your local nursery.

I love them so much that we have two planted winterberry bushes in Vermont and one mature winterberry in Maine.

Find more winterberry inspiration in these posts:

8. Vintage Sleds and Toboggans

Who doesn’t love an old vintage sled? Ever seen a vintage toboggan? Have you heard of a Jack Jumper?

I use them all in my twelve days of Christmas decorations, right through the entire winter season.

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9. Embrace Your Twelve Days of Christmas Decorations Creativity

I found this vintage pedal car at a barn sale in Maine over the Thanksgiving holiday. In this Christmas Buggies & Go Karts Decoration Ideas: Get Creative & Enjoy The Ride post, wait until you see how it transformed into a twelve-day Christmas decoration.

10. Add a Scarf to It!

Give your furry friend a scarf or a bow.

Ella, our Bernese Mountain Dog, has the Christmas spirit with my father’s old plaid scarf.

Ella always wants to be part of the decorations; I bet yours do, too.

11. Thrift It or DIY 12 Days of Christmas Decorations

These 15+ Christmas and Holiday Thrift Store Makeovers will have you crafting your decorations right through the twelve days of Christmas decorations.

12. Vintage Wagon Wheel

Do you have an old wagon wheel? Or maybe you can find one out thrifting or antiquing?

Add white lights to it and create your own wagon wheel peace sign.

This year, I decided to go with a more miniature grapevine peace sign wreath with white lights on our split rail fence for a festive way on our twelfth day of Christmas.

As you embrace the joy of twelve days of Christmas decorations, let each day become a celebration of vintage charm and creativity.

Whether it’s a delicate pear tree centerpiece, a vignette featuring two turtle doves, or French hens crafted from antique finds, these ideas bring timeless elegance into your holiday home.

Add golden rings as shimmering accents to your décor, and don’t forget the drummers drumming in the form of playful figurines or ornaments.

Incorporating the entire series into your festive style is a wonderful gift to yourself and your loved ones, transforming your space into a magical ode to the season’s traditions.

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