Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas – One Day at a Time

And the Seventh Day of Christmas brings us a New Year!

“But Jiminy Crickets, it’s after December 25th! Is it not too late for the 12 Days of Christmas?” you say.

Not to fear, Chanticleerians! The 12 Days of Christmas begins on December 26th! And it continues to the 6th of January – Three Kings Day. The four weeks leading up to Christmas is known as the Advent.

So if you haven’t finished wrapping presents, sending out those cards, and baking cookies—don’t worry—you’ve got an extra six days!

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Seven Swans-a-Swimming

Six Geese-a-Laying

Five Golden Rings

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens (Chanticleer’s favorite #justsaying)

Two Turtle Doves

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree 

The 7th Day of Christmas is January 1st! A new year means new beginnings, new habits, new routines, and new hopes and dreams for the future.

The Seven Swans symbolize Seven Graces: Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving and Sharing, Planning,  Leadership, and Reaching Out to Others

What are your favorite ways to mark the new year? Resolutions? Thorough cleaning? A polar plunge?

On the 7th Day of Christmas, Chanticleer brings to me….

The 7 Tiers of Achievement!

The Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards (CIBAs) has 25 Divisions, including, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Short Stories, Collections, and Series! You can learn more about these here and submit your work for 2024! While winning a Chanticleer International Book Award (or CIBA) feels great! The best part for authors is the digital marketing that comes with it.

But what is this digital marketing we’re talking about?

Every time a book you enter advances in our Awards, we post about it on our website, social media, and in our newsletter. This makes sure that your name and book are in front of the eyes of thousands of people and it tells search engines that you are doing something right. Being discoverable and searchable is more critical than ever as more and more books are published each year. If you want the benefits of being an award winner and touted on the internet, be sure to submit to the CIBAs today!

Nevertheless, though, are all the bells and whistles. OR should we say RIBBONS and BADGES? And cash prizes! And awards from sponsors!

And even more promotion opportunities! 

And book stickers! 

Grand Prize Ribbons!

CIBA Grand Prize Division Winners

Don’t Delay! Enter your manuscript or book today! 

An invitation to join our curated online community The Roost!

We are so proud the community we have on The Roost!  It is great perch to hang out on for writers and publishers to hang out in and connect.

We host weekly write-ins, discussions of writing craft books, and advice on the author’s journey. With authors in all stages of the writing process joining us, there is always something to learn on this independent PRIVATE social media site.

Writing may seem like a solitary activity, but stories are told in community. Whether you find that on The Roost or elsewhere, we’re happy that you are a part of our community here at Chanticleer.

Limited Time Only! Join The Roost during the 12 Days at a discounted holiday price.

Sign up now for $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year.

Valid until January 6th.

Follow this link to find out more information. 

And just for fun: 

We now have: 

• Seven Partridges and Seven Pear Trees
• Twelve Turtle Doves
• Fifteen French Hens
• Sixteen Calling Birds
• Fifteen Golden Rings 
• Twelve Geese-a-Laying 
• Seven Swans-a-Swimming 

Our favorite part about having the 12 Days of Christmas is that we can have the time we need to celebrate with our loved ones. We have time for wrapping presents, meeting with friends for hot cocoa, and continuing to prepare the Chanticleer Authors Conference and the 2023 CIBA Banquet and Ceremony.

Wishing you Happy New Year from Chanticleer! from Kiffer, Sharon, David, Dena, Vilina, Scott, Anya, and Argus!