I can’t take credit for the following new lyrics to the traditional carol “The 12 Days of Christmas.” They were created by Crystal Hoepner for the Blog called “Health Out Loud” that connects central Minnesota residents with the Douglas County Health Department.
Regardless, I thought they were a perfect addition to the seasonal music we hear at the malls, in the car, at the grocery store and everywhere else that plays the Christmas carols. This time of year is a time of celebration and fun. It is also a perfect season to tout the reminders of being healthy and safe throughout the season as well as into the new year. Let these rewritten lyrics be a creative way to remember and adopt healthy behaviors now and into 2012. The author notes that you can actually substitute these words for the traditional ones in the song. Give it a try…I’ll be listening!
1. On the first day of Christmas Public Health suggested to meSeat belts clicking into place.
2. On the second day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
3. On the third day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
4. On the fourth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to meGet your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
5. On the fifth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to mePractice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
6. On the sixth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
7. On the seventh day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Floss your teeth daily, wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
8. On the eighth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Eight hours of sleep, floss your teeth daily, wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
9. On the ninth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Prepare for emergencies, eight hours of sleep, floss your teeth daily, wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
10. On the tenth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Be tobacco-free, prepare for emergencies, eight hours of sleep, floss your teeth daily, wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
11. On the eleventh day of Christmas Public Health suggested to me
Annual exams and screenings, be tobacco-free, prepare for emergencies, eight hours of sleep, floss your teeth daily, wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
12. On the twelfth day of Christmas Public Health suggested to meEat healthy and be active, annual exams and screenings, be tobacco-free, prepare for emergencies, eight hours of sleep, floss your teeth daily, wash hands often, practice fire safety, get your vaccinations, manage stress, don’t drink and drive, and seat belts clicking into place.
Have a Healthy and Safe Holiday Season!
Reference:
Hoepner, C. (2010). The 12 days of Christmas public health style. Retrieved December 5, 2011 from http://healthoutloud.areavoices.com/2010/12/08/the-12-days-of-christmas-public-health-style/.
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