12 Days Of Christmas

Jim Shore, Wildflower, And Kitchen Fairy Figurines Add Whimsy To Home Decor

Although each person has a different sense of style when it comes to home decorating, everyone wants a home that feels comfortable and inviting. To that end, an increasing number of people are collecting and displaying figurines that bring a touch of whimsy to the home and smiles to the faces of family members and visitors alike. Three of the most popular collectible figurines are those from Jim Shore, DEMDACO, and My Little Kitchen Fairy.

Jim Shore Figurines

Originally from South Carolina, Jim Shore is an award-winning artist whose figurines can best be categorized as a cross between American folk art and popular culture. Made of stone resin, Jim Shore's figurines encompass themes ranging from his Heartwood Creek collection of angels and his faith-based angels to his collectible Disney figurines. Many of his Disney figurines have patriotic Americana themes, such as "Justice for All," which depicts Mickey Mouse waving a flag in front of the Statue of Liberty, and "Protect & Serve," which depicts Mickey Mouse as a police officer. Jim Shore has also designed a variety of Christmas ornaments, ranging from "12 Days of Christmas" ornaments and reindeer ornaments to farm animal ornaments. He has also made nativity set and Santa figurines.

DEMDACO Figurines

DEMDACO offers many collections of figurines, but one of the most popular is the Wildflower Angel collection. Each figurine in this collection depicts an angel holding a wildflower. Given the meanings associated with different types of flowers, each Wildflower Angel conveys its own message. "Poppies," for example, conveys consolation, while "Forget-Me-Not" encourages someone to always remember the other. "Lilies" convey celebratory enthusiasm, while "Nasturtiums" reflects patriotism. Similarly, "Periwinkles" recalls tender memories, and "Daisies" indicate compassion and concurrence.

My Little Kitchen Fairies Figurines

G.G. Santiago, an award-winning artist, designs the My Little Kitchen Fairies series of collectible figurines for Enesco. Typically between four and five inches tall, these whimsical fairies add heart to any home. Her "Wedding Cake Fairy," for example, depicts a little girl fairy reaching for the top tier of a wedding cake. Her "Hot Chocolate" fairy depicts a little fairy sitting on the handle of a candy cane striped mug with whipped cream on top. The detail in her "Asleep in an Oven Mitt" kitchen fairy shows a mischievous little girl fairy in pigtails, sound asleep with her teddy bear in a highly detailed red, white, and blue oven mitt.

Collecting and displaying fairies has become increasingly popular as a way of adding whimsy and innocence to home decor. Whether they have a touch of Jim Shore Americana, the hidden meanings of DEMDACO Wildflower Angels, or the sweetness of G.G. Santiago My Little Kitchen Fairies, figurines can reflect and express the personalities of their collectors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
What is the equation for the 12 Days of Christmas?
I need to find an equation that will help me figure how many gifts in total was recive in the 12 Days of Christmas. The equaion itself should also help figure out 20 Days of Christmas.
- ANSWER:
  Start with 1 day:
  f(1) = 1 partridge = 1 present
  
  Then two days:
  f(2) = 1 partridge + 2 turtle doves = 3 presents
  
  Day 3:
  f(3) = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 presents
  
  Day 4:
  f(4) = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 = 10 presents.
  
  The sum of consecutive digits can be computed as:
  f(n) = n(n+1) / 2
  
  But I think what you are asking for is the *total* sum of presents.
  
  S(1) = 1 = 1
  S(2) = 1 + 3 = 4
  S(3) = 1 + 3 + 6 = 10
  S(4) = 1 + 3 + 6 + 10 = 20
  S(5) = 1 + 3 + 6 + 10 + 15 = 35
  
  Can you figure the formula for S(n)?
  
  You can check the Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences, if you don't know the answer...
  
  The sum of triangle numbers is the pyramidal (or tetrahedral) numbers given by the following formula.
  
  S(n) = n(n+1)(n+2)/6
  
  For S(12) = (12x13x14) / 6 = 364 gifts
  For S(20) = (20x21x22) / 6 = 1,540 gifts
  
  Incidentally, if you are familiar with binomials, the results are equivalent to C(n+2, 3).
  (12 + 2) choose 3 = 364
  (20 + 2) choose 3 = 1,540.
QUESTION:
Where is the 12 days of Christmas lights display in Dallas?
There is a cul-de-sac near Preston Rd and Royal Ln that does the 12 days of Christmas every year, with decorations and lights on the front lawns for each day in the song. Anyone know exactly what this street is?
- ANSWER:
  Perhaps I could answer your question if I lived in Dallas. But I live in Indiana. Has it been on your local news or newspapers? Perhaps they aren't even going to do it this year.:-)~
QUESTION:
What song is on the 12 days of christmas advert on disney channel?
The new advert thats on the disney channel at the moment, kind of dance music, beats etc...

I think the advert is 12 days of christmas
- ANSWER:
  It's the "Twelve Days Of Christmas" by Phineas & Ferb.
QUESTION:
What is the Christian version of the 12 days of Christmas that says "a child born to set the world free"?
I'm trying to find the song that I've heard on Christian radio stations for many years but I don't know the artist or title. It's a humorous parody of the 12 days of Christmas but the line that stands out is, "a child born to set the world free". There's also a line about "5 shopping malls".
- ANSWER:
  12 Days Of Christmas
  Keith Wonderboy Johnson
  On the first day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, He gave me the victory.Verse 2On the second day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, two shoutin' shoes and He gave me the victory.Verse 3On the third day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 4 On the fourth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 5On the fifth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 6On the sixth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 7On the seventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, seven days of praying,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 8On the eighth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, eight angels watching,seven days of praying,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 9On the ninth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, nine wise deacons,eight angels watching,seven days of praying,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 10On the tenth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, ten voices harmonizing,nine wise deacons,eight angels watching,seven days of praying,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 11On the eleventh day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, eleven willing workers,ten voices harmonizing,nine wise deacons,eight angels watching,seven days of praying,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory.Verse 12On the twelfth day of Christmas, Jesus gave to me, twelve months to lift Him,eleven willing workers,ten voices harmonizing,nine wise deacons,eight angels watching,seven days of praying,six musicians playing,five songs to sing, four mighty missionaries,three prayin' preachers, two shoutin' shoes,and He gave me the victory
QUESTION:
Can someone explain the 12 Days of Christmas puzzle to me please?
I saw a quiz where you had to derive the total number of gifts received when the "12 Days of Christmas" is sung in it's entirety. I read an explanation but don't understand it!
The correct answer is 364 and on the 12th day a total of 78 items are received. Can someone please explain this in the simplest possible terms please? Remember we are counting items and not gifts therefore 5 gold rings is 5 items. Please don't post the Wikipedia thing....I don't understand that either!
- ANSWER:
  The explanation of coming up with 364 has already been given.
  
  If you take a close look, you will find it to be a trick question!
  
  If you omit duplicate gifts, the actual answer is 86 items not 78!
  
  5 golden rings
  23 birds
  50 people and
  8 cows.
  
  Don't forget that those "8 maids a milking" were milking SOMETHING!
  
  You might also want to count the drums, drumsticks and bagpipes separately from the people playing them.
  
  That would bring the answer up to:
  86 + 11 + 12*3 =
  97 + 36 =
  133
  
  EDIT:
  I stand corrected!
  I forgot about the pear tree.
  Add 1 to my values.
  .

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