The 12 Dates of Christmas

This Christmas was amazing. Not only did we bring home a bundle of (puppy) joy, but we started a brand new tradition! I mentioned here that we did a little thing called "The 12 Dates of Christmas" (inspired by Rockstar Diaries). Jeremy and I both agreed that these small dates made the Holidays feel more eventful and special. They helped us to slow down and enjoy our first Christmas as a married couple. We loved our little dates even more than giving gifts this year! We both wrote 6 dates each on pieces of paper and sealed them up in envelopes. It was so much fun to wake up each morning and open another envelope. Here's a little recap of what we enjoyed together....

These were our 12 Dates of Christmas... 1. A coffee date at The Hub. 2. Building Fort Christmas 3. Shopping for vintage wrapping paper (Jeremy's idea!) 4. Fill a stocking for Suki. 5. Look at Christmas Lights (forgot to get a pic... oops!) 6. Watch a movie at The Moxie + then have dessert! 7. Shop for a Christmas record 8. Brunch date 9. Make a Holiday cocktail together (we made spiked apple cider... it was amazing) 10. Go wine shopping (one of our favorite geeky things to do together) 11. Creperie date! 12. Wrap gifts together.♥ 

I hope your Holiday was full of warm memories. xo, elsie

Comments

[xoxohannah]

I love this idea of mini dates during the holidays. It was something I really wanted to start this year with my fiance but with our travel plans it didn't work out.

Congrats on your first married Christmas! I can't wait to start planning my wedding :)

xoxohannah
a cup of subtle tea

[Charlotte]

Cute. Can't get over how adorable your pup is x

[Sarah Rooftops]

KUNGFU GIRL wine?! Awesome.

Oh, and back to the point: what a sweet idea!

[Lindsay]

My husband + I do a similar tradition. We have a small activity to do every day leading up to Christmas. We don't get them all done, but it does add so much more magic to the holiday season! :) I wanna try the 12 dates of Christmas next year ♥ I think it's a sweet idea that you both chose 6 dates! I'm usually the one coming up with the ideas. It's our first year as a married couple too. Wasn't it the best??? I love being married.

[Shannon]

Adorable!
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[Miss Crayola Creepy]

Wine shopping isn't geeky, it's a way of life! :)

[Rae Veda]

So cute! I love this idea. xo, rv

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[Monica]

This is so sweet :). I hope you guys have a wonderful, memorable and love filled marriage. My hubby and I are 8.5 years in (woohoo!!) and time is somewhat nonexistent when you are with an amazing partner. Maybe next year we'll start a 12 Dates of Christmas :). Great idea!

[tinajo]

Great idea, you look so sweet together. :-)

[rae]

that is a great idea~ that the first picture, your new puppy is KILLING ME. what a cute little dear.

[Angela]

I love your new tradition. I'd love to try something like this with my boyfriend too. I'd be fun!
Looks like you had so much fun! And the new family member (pup) is soooo CUTE! Is Suki being a good big sister so far?
I wish you all the best and a Happy New Year! :-)

[Brooke]

I LOVE the 12 dates! My husband and I did the 8 dates of Hanukkah and had a blast!

Brooke

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[Lyosha]

You're having great holidays! Love the small dates idea!
the puppy is soo cute! I want to cuddle him! or it her? sorry, no mention

[debbie]

aww, what a cute couple. I love this 12 dates idea!

[Jennifer]

Cute! Looks like so much fun!

[Stephanie]

so adorable : )

[Sarah]

I saw you do this and I thought it was a great idea so me and my bf wrote down some ideas. Our best one was buy some blank glass ornaments and paint them. We didn't paint traditional Christmas things on them but things like characters from our favorite video games and our favorite bands' logos. Another good one was we started reading one of our favorite books (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) aloud to each other. Sadly though we didn't get through all 12 dates, Christmastime can be so busy. We had some funny and kool ideas though such as buying cheesy Christmas pjs/undies/socks for each other and wearing them, going to a nice restaraunt and only ordering dessert. We'll try again next year. : )

[Bianca]

Oh gosh your new puppy is so adorable! And I really love this idea of 12 dates! Unfortunately I work at a bakery and christmas times are very busy, so I don't really have the time to do this with christmas, but it is a great idea for the summer holidays too!

[Kathleen Rhea galeos]

Ahh! That is too clever for words :) When I fall in love with my McDreamy <3 I will definitely try this!!

Cheers to the new year
Kat

[leslie]

Very sweet!