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Every year, we try to add something fun and memorable to our Thanksgiving activities and this year, our “Pluck the Turkey” game absolutely stole the show.

One of the days in our countdown challenged the kids to create a 12 Days of Thanksgiving song modeled after the classic “12 Days of Christmas.” And let me tell you…they did not disappoint! The ideas were silly, sweet, random in the best way, and full of pure kid creativity.

Once the kids finished all 12 verses, I put the lyrics into Suno to generate a little musical magic. The result? A joyful chaos of mismatched words, unexpected melodies, and moments that made us laugh until we cried. 🤣

It was too good not to share…so I turned it into a video for your family to enjoy. Because if there’s anything Thanksgiving is about, it’s gratitude, togetherness, and finding joy in the little moments… especially the hilarious ones.

Scroll down for the full lyrics and feel free to sing along. And don’t forget to share a smile with someone today. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

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🎬 Watch the Video

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🎵 The 12 Days of Thanksgiving (Lyrics)

🎶 Verse 1

On the first day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
A turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 2

On the second day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 3

On the third day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 4

On the fourth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 5

On the fifth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 6

On the sixth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 7

On the seventh day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Seven leaf garlands,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 8

On the eighth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Eight cranberry sauces,
Seven leaf garlands,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 9

On the ninth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Nine PO-TA-TOES —
Eight cranberry sauces,
Seven leaf garlands,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 10

On the tenth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Ten pumpkin pies,
Nine PO-TA-TOES —
Eight cranberry sauces,
Seven leaf garlands,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 11

On the eleventh day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Eleven turkeys cooking,
Ten pumpkin pies,
Nine PO-TA-TOES —
Eight cranberry sauces,
Seven leaf garlands,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!

🎶 Verse 12

On the twelfth day of Thanksgiving, my family gave to me,
Twelve feasts a-plenty,
Eleven turkeys cooking,
Ten pumpkin pies,
Nine PO-TA-TOES —
Eight cranberry sauces,
Seven leaf garlands,
Six thankful pumpkins,
FIVE—PLUCKED—FEATHERS!
Four pumpkin breads,
Three casserole fixings,
Two raked-up leaves,
And a turkey for our big feast!