Twelve Days of Christmas 2024
This Christmas, we invite you to take small, thoughtful choices to make the season meaningful, kind, and personal. Join us on each day of the Twelve Days of Christmas to reflect on these things.
This holiday season we are choosing to talk about and share:
- 1st Day of Christmas: I choose to... share love and kindness
- 2nd Day of Christmas: I choose to... not be pressured to go beyond my comfort zones
- 3rd Day of Christmas: I choose to... connect with others
- 4th Day of Christmas: I choose to... be outside
- 5th Day of Christmas: I choose to... remember I'm part of an ongoing story
- 6th Day of Christmas: I choose to... get crafty
- 7th Day of Christmas: I choose to... give the gift of time instead of money
- 8th Day of Christmas: I choose to... share where you can go for support this Christmas
- 9th Day of Christmas: I choose to... share how we can tackle loneliness
- 10th Day of Christmas: I choose to... share community support and how we can give back to the community
- 11th Day of Christmas: I choose to... practice self-care
- 12th day of Christmas I choose to... share a Big Thanks!
On the 1st day of Christmas I choose to...
share love and kindness
Love and kindness are the most meaningful gifts we can give, and they don’t cost a thing. This Christmas, take the time to share kindness with yourself and others. Whether it’s offering a compliment, lending a listening ear, or showing patience and understanding, small gestures can have a profound impact on someone’s day. You might surprise a neighbour with a handmade card, call an old friend, or even just offer a kind word to a stranger.
Don’t forget to show love and kindness to yourself, too. Christmas can be a busy and emotional time, so remember to treat yourself with the same compassion you’d offer a loved one. Take a moment to acknowledge how far you’ve come this year, and be proud of the little victories. Sharing love and kindness doesn’t need to be a grand gesture—it’s in the little, everyday actions that we create joy!
On the 2nd day of Christmas I choose to...
not be pressured to go beyond my comfort zones
The holiday season can often bring pressure: pressure to attend every gathering, to overspend on gifts, to drink alcohol when you’d rather not, or to say yes when your heart says no. This Christmas, give yourself permission to step back and prioritise what feels right for you. It’s okay to decline invitations if you need rest or space. You’re not being difficult; you’re protecting your wellbeing, and that’s something to celebrate!
If you’re considering Dry January, the festive season is a great time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol. You don’t need to explain your choices to anyone. Remember, doing what feels right for you—whether that’s staying in, keeping spending low, or avoiding pressure—will make your Christmas calmer, happier, and more fulfilling. Boundaries are a gift to yourself, and you deserve them 🙂