Vintage 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Printable

Download this free vintage 12 Days of Christmas countdown printable. A charming way to celebrate the season with simple, festive fun!

A Simple Tradition with Old-School Charm

I love a good holiday tradition, but I especially love the ones that don’t leave my house looking like the North Pole exploded. This 12 Days of Christmas countdown checks all the boxes:
• Looks adorable taped to a pantry door, pinned to a bulletin board, or clipped to a clipboard.
• Adds a sweet, old-fashioned vibe to your holiday decor.

This design has warm vintage illustrations and a timeless layout that feels nostalgic without feeling cluttered. It’s the kind of thing your grandma would approve of… but also the kind of thing your modern, color-coding, list-making self will adore.

Easy Ways to Use It

Once you download your printable, here are a few simple ways to make the most of it:

1. Daily Activities
Write in one small, doable activity for each day—think “read a Christmas book,” “make hot cocoa,” or “take a quick drive to see the lights.” Nothing elaborate. No elf acrobatics required.

2. Gratitude Countdown
Have each family member write something they’re thankful for every day. It’s sweet, meaningful, and takes about 30 seconds.

3. Treat Countdown
Pair each day with a tiny treat (candy cane, sticker, cut-out snowflake). It’s the thrill of surprise without filling a house with tiny plastic toys you’ll secretly declutter in January.

4. Simple Décor
Pop it in a frame. Boom. Instant vintage Christmas charm.

Download Your Free Vintage Countdown

Print on cardstock for best results, or keep it simple with regular printer paper. Either way, it’ll look charming.

A Tradition You’ll Actually Keep Up With

The beauty of a 12-day countdown is that it starts when things finally slow down a tiny bit. After the concerts, the recitals, the classroom chaos—this countdown feels like the easy part of December. It’s manageable. It’s sweet. It’s actually fun.

And if your December looks anything like mine, adding manageable festive moments is the real holiday win.