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Sunday, July 19, 2026

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12 days of Christmas in Alabama

Happy Holidays from The "Heart of Dixie"!




AI Overview:

A 12-day road trip is the perfect amount of time to experience Alabama's rich history, musical heritage, and coastal beauty. 
Days 1–3: The Space Coast and North Alabama
Begin in Huntsville to explore the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home to the Saturn V rocket. Head east to Fort Payne to hike the rim of the "Grand Canyon of the South" at Little River Canyon National Preserve and admire the waterfalls at DeSoto State Park
Days 4–6: The Magic City & Civil Rights History
Drive south to Birmingham. Spend time exploring the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the Vulcan Park & Museum, and the historic mining trails at Red Mountain Park
Days 7–9: The Heart of the Civil Rights Movement & Country Music
Travel to Montgomery to visit the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and the Rosa Parks Museum. On your way south, make a stop in Monroeville (the literary capital of the state and home to Harper Lee). 
Days 10–12: Alabama's Gulf Coast
Conclude your trip in Mobile by touring the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Finally, take the ferry across Mobile Bay over to Dauphin Island and the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, finishing your trip with relaxation along the white sands of Gulf Shores



AN ALABAMA CHRISTMAS

A Partridge in a Longleaf Pine
Two Yellow Hammers
Three Plantations.
Four Nascar Races
Five Golden Beaches
Six BBQs Grilling
Seven Cotton Plants Blooming
Eight Lightning Bugs Bobbing
Nine Southern Belles Charming
Ten Rockets Blasting
Eleven Crimson Tide & Tigers Crashing
Twelve Tornados Twirling
Image Credit: David Price


Alabama Tea Towel

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS in ALABAMA
    Twelve church Bells ringing
    eleven shores a gleaming
    Ten tides a rolling
    Nine Eagles Warring
    Eight mullets tossing
    Seven Race cars racing
    Six Hunters Hunting
    FIVE GOLF COURSES !!!!!
    Four cotton bales
    Three Kudzu Vines
    Two Yellow Hammers
    and a state that's the heart of Dixie!


Twas The Night Before in Alabama

by Jo Parry Format Hardcover 40 pages, Publisher:Hometown World, Readerlink (2021)


Santa Is Coming to Alabama

Author: Steve Smallman - Illustrator: Reuben McHugh - Publisher: Hometown World - Publish Date: September 2024


Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way to Alabama: A Christmas Adventure

by Eric James (Author), Robert Dunn (Illustrator) Format: Hardcover 32 pages, Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland (2015)


Santa Is Coming to Alabama

by Steve Smallman (Author), Robert Dunn (Illustrator), Format: Hardcover 40 pages, HometownWorld (2019)


I Saw Santa in Alabama

by JD Green (Author), Nadja Sarell (Illustrator), Srimalie Bassani (Illustrator) Format: Hardcover 32 pages, Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland (2018)


Disclaimer: I do not own the copyright to these stories, this is being shared for entertainment or educational purposes only.


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Saturday, July 18, 2026

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"The Teacher's Night Before Christmas".

What do excited students, craft projects, room mothers, nursing home visits, harried shopping, and near-disastrous pageants have in common? They are all a part of a teacher's pre-Christmas experience. The poem highlights the chaotic atmosphere of a school during the holiday season

The Teachers' Night Before Christmas

Written by Steven Layne,  Illustrated by James Rice, Format: Hardcover 32 pages, Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, Imprint: Pelican Publishing, Publication Date: 30th September 2001


Read the book online for free at OpenLibrary


THE TEACHERS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

[Transcript]

'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town, Every schoolteacher scurried-They could not slow down.

Their brains were all frazzled from school celebrations, And the seasonal rush of pre-Christmas vacation.

The festive art projects, A yearly tradition, Had ended as always in room demolition!

And a nursing-home trip earned one principal's pout. When Pierre pulled the fire alarm. They cleared the place out!

Then the holiday pageants produced minor troubles-Like the Virgin and Joseph on stage blowing bubbles.

And then one of God's Angels got airsick and cried, "Mrs. Bigler, I've thrown up on Joe, Tom, and Clyde!"



But when gala school programs were done and folks parted, The room mom "commandos" had just gotten started.

They'd planned party events to make all students drool, Like wild scavenger hunts where kids ran through the school,

And unique Yuletide Bingo, which started out nice. Until Mike Hattendorf won a bingo game twice!

Then the other kids hollered and threw such a fit that the game was short-lived because everyone quit.

But the moms were undaunted. They moved on to crafts with some glue guns and scissors and spray paint and masks.

And inside of one hour, The ten-minute wreaths were lying all over and drying on sheets.



Then the students and mothers departed the school, And the teachers rushed home-Just a few days 'til yule!

With a tree still to trim, Christmas candy to make, The cards yet to mail, Plus a fruitcake to bake.

So when Christmas Eve came they were all feeling blue, For the teachers still had Christmas shopping to do!

Thus, they started at once to converge on the mall, But the sight of a school bus in flight stopped them all!



It was jolly St. Nick steering down from the sky, In a sport coat (suede elbows). New glasses, and tie.

He was quite the professor-And his class looked "in session" With a busload of elves far too busy to question.

He'd assigned them the task Of creating a toy that not even a child like Ben Grey could destroy!



When he stepped off the bus All the teachers felt fine-Then he opened a grade book And said, "Get in line.

"Mrs. Bigler, Miss Haley, Miss Elks, Mr. Best, Mrs. Bruni, Ms. Jance, Dr. Johns, and the rest!

"You've been working so hard For your students, I've seen, That you've run short on time For your own Christmas scene."



"I've been checking my records throughout this past year, And your grades indicate that you've nothing to fear!

"Santa truly loves teachers, Support staff, and such. Your students are blessed 'Cause you've given so much."

"So I'm telling you all And your colleagues here, too, Stop this last-minute shopping-I'll take care of you!

"Go on home. Get to bed. Leave the Big Guy in charge! I'll take care of those wish lists, No matter how large."



Then he beeped the bus horn While he stepped on the gas, And he gave a soft laugh As his bus flew on past.

"Merry Christmas to all!" His voice rang out with might. "But especially to teachers And especially tonight!"

The Teacher's Night Before Christmas @ Linda Library


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Friday, July 17, 2026

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Santa Is Coming to My House: A Christmas Adventure Tale (State by State)

Santa searches for his missing reindeer Comet while racing through a blizzard to deliver presents to children's houses on Christmas Eve.

 

Santa Is Coming to My House:

A Christmas Adventure Tale by Steve Smallman (Author), Reuben McHugh (Illustrator)
Format: Hardcover, Publish Date: September 2024
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (or Hometown World depending on regional editions)

Plot Overview:
    The story follows a festive adventure on Christmas Eve. Santa and his trusty team of reindeer are gearing up to deliver presents to children's homes, but they realize that one of the reindeer—Comet—has gone missing! Santa must navigate a snowy winter blizzard, find his missing reindeer, and ensure he makes it to your hometown in time for Christmas morning.


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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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12 Days of Tea Towels (State by State)

Specific 12 Days of Christmas "State" Themed
 tea towels from  Judson & Company include :

Regional variations are also available,
 such as the Midwest Tea Towel and The South Tea Towel

In addition to state-specific holiday towels, 
they carry general themes like the
12 Days of Christmas at the Lake towel, 
as well as a blank white tea towel suitable for monogramming.

Judson & Company offers a wholesale line of cotton "12 Days of Christmas" state-themed tea towels. These popular 100% cotton towels measure 25" x 19" when open and typically feature copyrighted state-specific lyrics and artwork.


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Santa's Sleigh is on it's Way (State by State)

It's a magical Christmas Eve, and all of the children in your town are sleeping. Well, all of the children but you! How could you possibly fall asleep when you know Santa and his sleigh are on their way?

Santa's Sleigh is on its way to Minnesota,

A Christmas Adventure
written by Eric James and illustrated by Robert Dunn, Published by Sourcebooks Wonderland (October 2015)
Amazon - YouTube Read Aloud from CuriousWonders


Santa's Sleigh is on its way to My House,
A Christmas Adventure - OpenLibrary - Read Aloud


... Florida OpenLibrary
... Kansas City - OpenLibrary
... Michigan - OpenLibrary
... Texas - OpenLibrary - Read Aloud
... Arkansas - Read Aloud
... Iowa - Read Along
... Ohio - Read Aloud
... California - Read Aloud #1 Read Aloud #2
... Las Vegas - Read Aloud
... North Carolina - Read Aloud
... South Carolina - Read Aloud
... West Virginia - Read Aloud
... Tampa Bay - Read Aloud
** Georgia - Skit
... Cornwall - Read Aloud
... GlasGow - Read Aloud
... Dubai - Read Aloud
... Abu Dhabi Read Aloud



Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way (35 book series) -

Just For Fun - Happy Holidays

Santa's Sleigh Is On It's Way Activity PDF

Santa’s Sleigh is on the Way – A Fun and Festive Kids’ Christmas Song to Celebrate the Holidays!


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Monday, July 13, 2026

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I Saw Santa in ... (State by State)

A unique and hilarious regional holiday series that incorporates search-and-find activities as Santa and Mrs. Claus travel to around the world trying to have a restful vacation.

This Christmas regional series combines a fun and festive story with search-and-find artwork that will have children looking for Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Reindeer amongst the state's most iconic sights!

I Saw Santa

Story written by J.D. Green,
Nadja Sarell (Illustrations), Srimalie Bassani (Illustrations)
    This fun, search-and-find picture book series by J.D. Green features Santa and Mrs. Claus trying to sneak away for a quiet vacation, only to end up hiding out in different states and countries.

    The story follows Santa and Mrs. Claus as they load up the sleigh and trade the North Pole for various state landmarks. The interactive, "Where's Waldo"-style format tasks children with spotting Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their reindeer against recognizable backdrops.

I Saw Santa in ...

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Just For Fun - I Found Santa in Minnesota and he drives a prius!

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