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The 12 Days of Christmas – Essential Oil Recipes for Your Home Part 1
The 12 Days of Christmas folk song – pic via wikipedia.org
Thought to be of French and English origin this little ditty is called a cumulative song where we build a verse on top of another verse. Its origins lay in France but it was popularised in England in the 1700’s. There is all sorts of information attached to where the lyrics came from and they are all very different but what I know is that even though I might not remember all the 12 gifts my true love gave to me, I sure do know “a partridge in a pear tree”. There also seems to be a lot game birds in this song too but I’m a vegetarian …..
I’ve taken each verse and created an oil blend for you to scent your home. To scent you own space I recommend 25 drops of essential oil, and you can use a traditional oil burner with a candle, an electric vapouriser, or for a quick and easy result put 25 drops of oil into a bowl and pour boiling water over it and leave it to stand – instant aromatherapy!
Partridge in a Pear Tree – pic via http://www.pspassociation.org.uk
1. On the first day of Christmas I got a partridge in a pear tree (lucky me).
“A Partridge in a Pear Tree”
Inspiration – contentment, attuning to nature, simplicity
Orange 10 drops
Black Spruce 8 drops
Cedarwood Atlas 4 drops
Patchouli 3 drops
2 Turtle Doves -pic via blupenny.com
2. On the second day of Christmas I received 2 turtle doves.
” 2 Turtle Doves”
Inspiration – love, partnership, courtship, romance
Petitgrain 9 drops
Ylang Ylang 8 drops
Rose Geranium 4 drops
Fennel 4 drops
3 french hens – pic via http://www.booksillustrated.com
3. On the third day of Christmas I was fortunate to have three french hens come into my life.
” 3 French Hens”
Inspiration – creativity, working together, friendship, loyalty
Lemongrass 7 drops
Lime 8 drops
Cinnamon 6 drops
Sage 4 drops
4 Colly Birds – pic via nostalgicallyyours.blogspot.com –
4. Then unexpectedly on day four, four colly birds swooped me! Those naughty French thrushes!
“4 Colly Birds”
Inspiration – lots of choice, abundance, laughing with friends
Palmarosa 8 drops
Sandalwood (Australian) 6 drops
Mandarin 11 drops
5 gold rings – pic via http://www.beverlybremer.com
5. Here’s the good present – five gold rings (or is it golden)?
“5 Gold Rings”
Inspiration – infinity, universal love, wishes coming true, prosperity
May Chang 6 drops
Cardamom 6 drops
Cypress 13 drops
6 Geese laying – pic via ronwalls.blogspot.com –
6. I’m running out of room in my backyard for the six geese who are laying eggs!
“6 Geese a-Laying”
Inspiration – happiness, maternal love, caring for others, willingness to share
Peru Balsam 10 drops
Spearmint 8 drops
Lavender 7 drops
Get your essential oils working for you this festive season, they will bring charm and kindness into your life. They will allow you to open to the infinite wisdom of the universe and help others to do the same.
Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.
Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.
suzannerbanks 
Hi Suzanne,
What a lovely post! I have ordered Black Spruce oil from Canada and it will be arriving soon. Thank you so much for turning me on to such a heavenly oil. Have almost conquered my insomnia of the past few years with Cedarwood oil and eased a headache with Peppermint. Working on energizing myself to clear and re-organize my space. Any suggestions? Would love to send you something from the States for Christmas. What would please you?
Happy Happy Holidays, Jackie
Hey Jackie thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment and please, no presents! Honestly I’m flattered you’ve enjoyed the articles. I’ve got great tips for space cleansing oils and in fact you’ve given me an idea for an article so that can be my present! I’ll write it for the new year.
Energising yourself – lemongrass, lemon, grapefruit, cardamom
you could just put a few drops in the shower of a morning
Space cleasning – Tea tree, eucalyptus, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, cypress, pine, thyme (use sparingly)
In a vapouriser, or with the water when you are mopping the floor, or in a mist
Hope that helps and thanks so much Merry Christmas,
Suzanne
Thanks so much, Suzanne. I’ll add to my oil collection today and get started right away! @;^) Cheers, Jackie