The 12 Days of Curlmas: A Curler’s Holiday Song
It’s that time of year again — when the air is frosty, the rocks are sliding, and every curler is humming along to “Sweeper, do you hear what I hear?”
At CurlingIsFun.com, we believe the holidays should come with laughter, beer, and maybe a few new funny curling shirts under the tree. So in the spirit of the season, we’re proud to present… a very special carol: “The 12 Days of Curlmas.”
This isn’t your average carol — it’s got pebbled ice, team drama, and merch moments guaranteed to make any bonspiel feel merry and bright.
🎵 On the First Day of Curlmas, my skip gave to me…
A broom with perfect balance, you see!
No more sweeping with that duct-taped relic. It’s time for an upgrade that says “I take sweeping seriously… but not myself.”
(And yes, we’ve got the perfect curling merch to match that vibe — check out the Funny Curling Shirts collection!)
🎵 On the Second Day of Curlmas, my vice gave to me…
Two fresh sliders,
Because the old ones are peeling faster than a hogged rock at league night.
Pro tip: always keep a backup pair — or better yet, a matching team outfit from our Curling Team Gifts guide.
🎵 On the Third Day of Curlmas, my lead gave to me…
Three cold beers,
Because “hydration” looks different at the curling club. Whether it’s PBR or craft IPA, a curler’s cooler is basically holy water.
🎵 On the Fourth Day of Curlmas, my club gave to me…
Four fresh ends of ice,
Unchipped, unslashed, and somehow miraculously level. (Arena curlers, you know this is a Christmas miracle!)
Read our ode to the grassroots heroes in Arena Ice vs. Dedicated Ice: The Heart of Curling Culture.
🎵 On the Fifth Day of Curlmas, my skip gave to me…
FIVE… GOLDEN ROCKS!
(Okay, they’re granite. But we can dream.)
A true curler knows — these rocks may not shine, but they do scream championship potential… especially when delivered with perfect weight.
🎵 On the Sixth Day of Curlmas, my sweeper gave to me…
Six pebbles glistening,
Each one a tiny frozen promise of draw weight perfection.
It’s the most beautiful surface you’ll ever fall on.
🎵 On the Seventh Day of Curlmas, my team gave to me…
Seven stones a-flying,
Because one definitely picked, one hogged, and one is definitely a takeout we’ll all pretend was planned.
We’ve all been there — and yes, that’s why every team needs a “Skip Happens” hoodie from our Curling Humor Collection.
🎵 On the Eighth Day of Curlmas, the bonspiel gave to me…
Eight teams still drinking,
Even after the 0-3 draw.
Because in curling, the real prize isn’t the trophy — it’s the hangover stories that follow.
Need an outfit for your next spiel? Check out The Bonspiel Bucket List for inspiration.
🎵 On the Ninth Day of Curlmas, my skip yelled to me…
“NINE! SWEEP! HARDER!”
(Yes, it still haunts our dreams.)
You can’t spell curling without cardio and trauma, and that’s why we made shirts for those who survive skip-induced yelling.
🎵 On the Tenth Day of Curlmas, my league gave to me…
Ten minutes to pebble,
Because somehow, the Zamboni “forgot.”
Arena ice, we love you — but you’re the real test of faith. If your sheet has character, you’ve earned your holiday pint.
🎵 On the Eleventh Day of Curlmas, the club bar gave to me…
Eleven pints of lager,
And one regretful karaoke version of “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
If that’s not curling culture, what is?
🎵 On the Twelfth Day of Curlmas, the curling gods gave to me…
Twelve friends still sweeping,
Eleven beers still foaming,
Ten ends worth bragging,
Nine skips still screaming,
Eight bonspiel stories,
Seven stones colliding,
Six pebbles shining,
FIVE GOLDEN ROCKS!
Four sheets a-playing,
Three beers a-chilling,
Two sliders gliding,
And a broom that sweeps like a dream.
🎅 Bonus Verse: “A Threadless Christmas Miracle”
Okay, we might’ve taken some liberties with the lyrics — but if you’re still singing, you deserve a reward. Head over to our Threadless store to find the perfect gift for every curler on your list:
🎁 Funny Curling Shirts – For the skip with jokes sharper than their takeout.
🎁 Bonspiel Merch – For the player who loves matching tees with the team.
🎁 Holiday Curling Designs – Because nothing says “festive” like a broom-wielding Santa.
Act fast — Curlmas shipping waits for no one.
✨ Final End
The 12 Days of Curlmas reminds us that curling isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of life wrapped in laughter, beer, and sweeping chaos. Whether you’re sweeping hard for glory or just here for the snacks, we raise our rocks (and our glasses) to you.
Wishing you a season full of pebbled joy, good draws, and shirts that make people laugh.
Happy Curlmas, everyone!
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