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! 2026 Update: I now have a set that LDS missionaries can use!
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 or 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. Click here to see the candies we used last year (cheaper than Ghirardelli).
What Others 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!
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12 Days of Christmas QR Codes
Original Sets: 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 6 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 6 (2026), was recently added to the collection. If you are giving them to youth, these sets will last from ages 12-18, their entire time in the youth program!
For LDS missionaries, I have sets that only link to videos on churchofjesuschrist.org. These videos and QR codes are compatible with missionary-issued phones and have been tested by missionaries to confirm. This means that you can send these codes as Christmas gifts to your missionaries or email them to missionaries serving in areas that cannot receive packages. I created 2 sets for missionaries so that you can send them as Christmas gifts both years that they are away!
Device-Free Option: For those who would need a device-free option, I've included printable labels with 12 scripture references from the New Testament and the Book of Mormon.
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.
✂️ 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 and Labels (folder with all 6 sets)
- Missionary QR Codes and Labels (folder with 2 sets)
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!
- Step 1: To assemble, cut out the QR codes and adhere them to the candy using glue dots.
- Step 2: Cut out the label and adhere it to the container lid using glue dots.
- Step 3: Pack the container with the candy, then add the lid!
Christmas Video Links
Click HERE for a preview of the videos that are included in each set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! I recently created a set that works with missionary-issued phones. The QR codes link to churchofjesuschrist.org, so missionaries can watch the videos and share them with their friends.
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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Betty says
Where did you get your 16 oz containers?
Brandy says
https://amzn.to/3FjMJeq
Mickie Simonson says
This is so awesome!! Would love to have a png file please
Brandy says
sent!
Paula Rockwood says
I love this idea. I have suggested we do this as a RS presidency to give to our sisters. In any event, I will be doing this for the families that my husband and I minister to. Thank you so much for all your hard work and you willingness to share.
PS I have bookmarked your blog!
Brandy says
Paula, I love hearing this! So glad that your family and friends will be able to enjoy this during the holidays!
Lynda Chambers says
I would love to get these in a png file. Could you email it to me? Thank you for all your hard work!
Lynda Chambers
[email protected]
Brandy says
sent!
Kimberly says
A huge THANKS to you Brandy! We handed these out as Christmas gifts to our young women today. This gift is so fun and also helps to focus our thoughts on the Savior. It’s absolutely perfect. Thank you so so much for sharing. You are a creative genius!
Brandy says
Kimberly, thank you! It was so fun passing them out in our ward today, too. They were a hit!
Amber Byrd says
Could you possibly do a label to go around the cup itself to dress it up a bit?
Brandy says
Hi Amber! I don't have enough bandwidth to do that this week, but maybe add a ribbon?
Amber Byrd says
Ok. Thank you! Can you share your file with me and I may try to create a label if I have time. I just want to be sure I have the same font and colors.
Brandy says
Great! You can download the files within the post under the "supplies used" section. It's a pdf unless you needed a png version? I created them on Picmonkey so the fonts should match perfectly in there.
Amy says
Hi, Avery has 3.5 inch diameter labels as well as 1.5 inch QR code labels, is it possible to format so that these would work?
Avery Template Presta 94514
Avery Template 22805
Thanks!
Brandy says
Hi Amy! I'm not sure how to do that, I'm sorry! Not super tech-savvy. I just cut these out and used sticky dots to attach to the candy.
Hilary says
I ABSOLUTELY love this! Thank you for sharing!
Brandy says
Thank you so much!
MOLLI BLACK says
Your hard work really helped me out of a pinch! Thank You!
Brandy says
Yay! I’m so glad!
Christine says
I am trying to print the scripture boxes on the back of the QR- but it’s reversed when i do it… any tips on how to do this- without printing them both and glueing them together?
It they were reversed… 4-1, 8-5, 9-12… they would print perfect
Brandy says
Hi Christine! I’m not sure how to print them back to back like that. I’m sorry!
Julia says
Thank you for your idea, I used the QR codes and scriptures together and stuck them to the windows ( I cut off the numbers) on a shop bought chocolate advent calendar. That worked out cheaper than buying everything for the 12days in Australia. Excited to give them to the YW next week.
Brandy says
Oh, that's a great idea!!
Stephanie says
“Latter-day” is the proper spelling. Can you change it, and I will send in an order. Like others have said, thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!
Brandy says
Thank you! If it was spelled wrong I’d redo the labels, but I think it’s ok with the uppercase “D”. I used PicMonkey to create them if you’d like to make a new label to use with your group!
Jess Bench says
Hey! We are hoping to do this for our Young Women, but I can not get them in a printable format. DO you mind sharing the .pdf version for the lids, QR codes and the Scriptures? I would appreciate it SO much! Thank you for all of your time and efforts!
Brandy says
Hi Jess! They are all in pdf form. Did you try clicking on the links and downloading to your computer?
Amy says
Love this idea and the presentation. So cute! Thank you for making my life as YW Pres easy! I used your cute sock tags last year and am printing these ones for this year. Can't wait to see what we give next year! 😉 ha! I appreciate your help so much!
Brandy says
Amy, that is awesome! Thank you!
Sherry Curtis says
Thank you for sharing your talent. I appreciate it. May you have a blessed Christmas season!
Brandy says
Thank you, you too! 🙂