12 Days of Christmas gift! 12 pieces of candy, each labeled with a QR code to an inspirational Christmas video! This is a fun gift idea for teens, families, friends, and neighbors!
You might also like our printable Young Women Christmas sock wrappers, our Young Women General Conference handout, or our Back to School survival kit Young Women activity!
One of the challenges of giving gifts to teens is coming up with something practical, yet engaging. These 12 days of Christmas gifts won't end up on a shelf collecting dust, and won't end up in the trash (at least not right away). It includes 12 Christmas videos to brighten their day in the 12 days leading up to Christmas. It also includes CHOCOLATE.
All of the videos are New Testament-based, and the Studio C comedy videos are good, clean fun for the whole family! If you printed out the QR codes last year and are looking for new codes to share with friends this year I've got you covered!
Every year I add a new set of labels and QR codes. Scroll to the end of the post to access all 5 sets! Click here to see the candies we used last year (cheaper than Ghirardelli).
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Here is what people are saying!
I gave them to my single sister friends, youth in the ward, and a non-member friend. Our Bishop was so impressed with the videos and my nonmember friend took hers to work for her coworkers to scan also. Thanks for sharing the gospel with others through this 12 Days of Christmas activity. I can’t wait to do this again next year.
My daughter gave them as a gift to her high school besties, and they loved it!! We’re even planning to gift the teacher & school buses with them!! You never know the impact you can make with those inspired messages!
12 Days of Christmas Videos
The QR codes link to a selection of YouTube videos from the Latter-day Saints Channel, The Piano Guys, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Studio C, the Strive to Be Channel and other uplifting accounts. The QR codes are on a printable sheet that can be downloaded in the supplies section and at the end of the post.
There are currently 5 sets available. Set 1 was the first set I made back in 2021, and I've added a new one every year. The newest set, set 5 (2025), was recently added to the collection.
Each QR code is cut out and attached to the back of a piece of candy. You can use Ghirardelli chocolate squares, peppermint patties, or a variety of holiday candies depending on your budget. We've given the young women $5 fleece throws or cozy socks in the past, always keeping the budget between $3-$5 per girl. This gift fits right within that budget.
✂️ 12 Days of Christmas Supplies
- 16 oz. containers with lids
- Ghirardelli Chocolates (or any kind of candy)
- Paper Shred (optional, and also sold at dollar stores)
- Copy Paper
- Scissors
- glue dots, mounting squares, or double-sided tape
- Printable QR Codes (Set 1), (Set 2), (Set 3), (Set 4), or (Set 5)
- Printable Lids (Set 1), (Set 2), (Set 3), (Set 4), or (Set 5)
How To Assemble 12 Days of Christmas Containers
I love these containers and use them for my simmer pot potpourri gifts and for packaging up homemade granola to give away. They are perfect for holding 12 pieces of candy. You can add a bit of paper shred to fill in any gaps, but it really isn't necessary. The printable lids fit these containers EXACTLY. If you use different containers simply attach the label to the front or side, or tie the label on with string!
🗒 12 Days of Christmas Printables
QR Code Option
- Printable Labels (Set 1), (Set 2), (Set 3), (Set 4), or (Set 5)
- Printable QR Codes (Set 1), (Set 2), (Set 3), (Set 4), or (Set 5)
Device-Free Option
For those who would prefer a device-free option, I've included 12 scripture references from the New Testament and Book of Mormon that can be used instead. I had a request from someone who said many of the youth in her church don't have cell phones, so scripture references would work perfectly. Another option would be to find 12 quotes about Christmas and print those, one for each day.
(These scriptures include verses from the Book of Mormon and the New Testament)
Christmas Video Links
Click HERE for a preview of the videos that are included in each set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Missionaries have smartphones, but are not allowed access to most internet sites and do not have access to YouTube. They would not be able to use these codes. However, they can use the device-free option with scriptures instead of videos.
Absolutely! While the labels fit perfectly on the containers that I used, you can glue or tape them to the front of plastic baggies or small gift boxes.
I used static QR codes, which means that they will last forever. There is no expiration, so as long as the videos are still listed on Youtube, the codes will work! This means that you don't need to use the most current set. You can go back to the first set and use it if you'd like, or rotate through the years.
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Diana Chambers says
My grandchildren that go to Christian schools are making these for teachers, and some of the administrators this year. I am excited for our "gift day" as they will be doing the taping, gluing and decorating the containers. Thank You Thank You for this magical resource of bring the light of Christ into the holiday season.
Brandy says
Diana, I love this! I hope they enjoy the Christ-centered videos!
KHowell says
What is the more cost effective option for candy? The link above no longer works. I have a very limited budget for YW's so I'm trying to figure out what would be cheap but also able to fit them all into the container.
Brandy says
The most cost effective option is a variety pack of hershey's chocolates from Sam's Club. The link I shared in the post will take you to an instagram video showing you the cheaper option.
Cindy Fuailefau says
These are amazing and would be a wonderful gift for Ministering Sisters to give out too. Thank you for making them
Brandy says
You're welcome Cindy! I'm so glad you like them.
Tacy Jackson says
Discovered this post earlier this year (2024) and we committed to using it for neighbor gifts and gifts to each of our siblings' families. First of all - THANK YOU !! Not only is this super cute and gives them a little treat every day, but the videos are perfect! We've had neighbors texting, stopping us in the hall at church, etc absolutely raving about this simple yet very meaningful gift. We love being able to spread the joy of the season with them! Thank you for making this so we could do that! We're also doing it at home and my kids, who range from 5 to 18, are enjoying it very much. Please know that your efforts are extremely treasured in putting this together, and we hope you continue making new sets in the years to come 🙂
Brandy says
Tacy, this is one of the sweetest comments I’ve ever received. We had just finished watching our QR code video for the evening when I saw this comment and read it to our family! Thank you!
KH says
This is amazing!
Is there any chance you would consider making a label/top that says 24 days of Christmas? Can I assume that each year has a different set of videos so I could combine 2 sets to make a 24 day countdown?
Brandy says
You could easily combine two sets! I'm not sure how quickly I'll be able to get a label made up. I haven't put anything new up on the blog in a long time; I've been swamped! But I might be able to get to it in the next few weeks. In the meantime, Canva or Picmonkey is where I design everything, in case you want to make one sooner.
Rachel says
Hi Brandy,
First off, i just want to thank you for making these. We made these for the first time last year for a relief society activity and my kiddos LOVED them! So thank you for doing this and updating it every year!
For this year my family is struggling financially and are on the verge of claiming bankruptcy. We have 5 kids and i worry how we are gonna pay for Christmas let alone the December bills for this month. I was wanting to make these and sell them to just in my local town for $5.00 each. After doing the math my profit would be about $2.50 so I’m not doing it to make a ton but every little bit helps with our situation.
I just don’t want to break any rules and not do this if it isn’t allowed.
Would it be ok if I can do that? I wasn’t sure and didn’t see anything posted whether i could or not. Please let me know your thoughts and if it’s not ok to do it I’ll just keep brainstorming ideas. I just kept feeling impressed to do this to help us a little financially. But if not, I’ll just stick to the quote I’ve shared these last 6 months. “God knows all” 🙏🏻
Thank you again for your time in making these and for your response. 💗
Brandy says
Hi Rachel! 100% feel free to use my printable to sell these this holiday season! After putting these together a few times I switched over to these instead of the Ghirardelli squares for a more cost effective option. Might be an option to look into too! http://www.samsclub.com/sams/a/P03001067.ip
Annie says
Hi there! I just discovered these and love them! Wondered if you will
be making new ones for 2024?
Brandy says
Yes! They should be out by the fall. 🙂 I’m so glad you like them!
Annie says
Thank you for updating! As much as you say it doesn't inconvenience you, it still took time and effort and we thank you!! 💜
Brandy says
Of course! I’m so glad others are able to use them too! 🙂
Becca Rothey says
Hi Brandy,
I love this idea. Thank you for sharing. Have you ever had to give out instructions with the cups? I think we will need to do that for the older sisters, who maybe need some guidance on how to use a QR code on their phones. If so, can you share those instructions?
Thanks again!
Becca
Brandy says
Hi Becca! That’s a great idea for the older sisters! I’ve only ever given these to the youth so I didn’t include instructions.
Kris says
I am trying to figure out how to print these. Is there a link I am missing? I would love all three years that just say “12 Days of Christmas.”
Thank you!!!
Brandy says
Hi Kris! The only year with the plain "12 days of Christmas" labels are the teal ones that go with the scripture references instead of QR codes. You can use those with the teal QR codes too, but I didn't make plain labels for the next two years. Scroll down to the SUPPLIES section and there are links to print each year! Hope that helps!
Tara L Kinghorn says
Thank you for this amazing resource! We are using it for our Young Women and I am excited to use it for my neighbor Christmas gifts as well.
Brandy says
Tara, I'm so glad!