Someone gave me this a few years back. I do not know where they got it or whether they made it up themselves. I have seen different versions in a couple of other places. I thought it was a great idea but to be honest have never lived in a neighborhood where I could actually pull this off. So I'll put it out there for someone else who might want to surprise their neighbor this year.
It's a secret...type out each days' poem on a little card and attach it to the gift for that day. Each poem gives a clue as to what the gift will be. Use your imagination. Do not reveal your identity until the last day. Enjoy and have fun!!!
The Twelve Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas
We'd like to give to you
Some apple cider and mulling spices, too.
On the second day of Christmas,
Gooey is the key, caramel sauce
That's yummy as can be.
On the third day of Christmas,
We'd like to share with you
A Christmas story and
Hot chocolate, too!
On the fourth day of Christmas,
A gift to you from me,
Two ornaments to hang on your tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
We "dish" you a Merry "Kiss" mas
And a Happy New Year!
(candy dish with Hershey's kisses)
On the sixth day of Christmas,
A treat for all to share
Made especially for you
Because we sure do care.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
The season's really here
Santa's reindeer present you
with ice cream and root beer.
(gift certificate to ice cream place)
On the eighth day of Christmas,
Family time is dear
A movie and some popcorn
To spread the Christmas cheer.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
A "roll" full of jelly
Always puts a laugh
In Santa's round belly.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
It's time to deck the halls
Afterwards enjoy
Some peanut butter balls.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
Stocking stuffer for you
You pick number one or number two.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
Wasn't this a hoot?
We'd like to give our last gift
A basket full of fruit.