Ellen’s 12 Days of Christmas
Every Christmas season, The Ellen DeGeneres Show does a special twelve episodes, calling it the 12 Days of Christmas. It started out a little small, but seems to get bigger and bigger every year with the giveaways that are featured. But beyond the gifts, Ellen always seems to make them very warm shows as well, to go with the holiday season.
During each of the twelve episodes, Ellen features a giveaway for every member of her studio audience, and sometimes the “Riff Raff” room as well, which includes the people that showed up to be in the audience of the show that day, but didn’t make it in as the studio filled up too quickly. It’s not just one gift either. It started out to be just a few smaller things, but in recent years, Ellen has given away major appliances, expensive jewelry, trips, iPods, etc. There seems to be no limit, and on many days the total value of all the gifts is easily above $1000.
There is usually a way for the at-home audience to enter in a drawing to receive the gifts as well by going to the website. It doesn’t seem to be started just yet, but it’s sure to within a few days. One person last year received every single giveaway from the entire twelve days. Of course, with Ellen, it was someone that was in huge need of such a gift, being very down on their luck.
To go along with the theme, there is always a special Gift Mascot that brings the giveaways out during every episode and on the twelfth day, the person inside the costume is revealed to be someone famous, such as Justin Timberline or Sean Hayes appearing as the Gingerbread Man or a snowman. Assumably, the person inside of the mascot costume for the first eleven days is someone from the staff, and on the twelfth day the secret celebrity dons the outfit, but no one knows for sure.
All of it makes for a very special time to watch the Ellen DeGeneres Show. The excitement of everyone in the audience, knowing they’re about to get a few armloads of cool gifts is certain to rub off on everyone. It starts today, and you don’t want to miss a minute of the fun, so look for the show in your local listings!
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Donna Hupp | Dec 11, 2007 | Reply
I have worked hard all my life, and didnt think i would really ever be down on my luck again.I recently found out I have basil skin cancer, but cant get treated due to lack of insurance, therefore I settle, no treatment. My boss laid me off ,cut my hours due to calling in sick one day. However I adore my family, and Ill see that we do have Christmas, and that we stay together as a family. Seasons Greetings,Ellen.We love your show keep up the good work, you dance great.Donna Hupp.
Deborah Corrao | Dec 19, 2007 | Reply
I saw what Donna Hupp said and I wanted to let her know God does not close a door without opening one. I am a single mom with blood clots in my main artery and can not get them removed due to no insurance. I go to bed every night kiss my son Matthew (4yrs old) and as God for another day with him. Please Donna don’t ever give up. Money is not everything , You are right you have your family. I will put you in my prayers everynight. I know that when I am down I watch Ellen and laugh. I tape her show. Ellen you are a wonderful person.You do alot of wonderful things for people and you put smiles on alot of people. Deborah Corrao
LauraBelle | Dec 19, 2007 | Reply
Wow, somehow I missed Donna’s comment originally, but thank you Deborah for commenting in my absence. I agree there has to be doors that are waiting to be opened somewhere. I have always believed in fate and everything happening for a reason. There was a reason you both came here to read this article about Ellen. I will keep the both of you in my thoughts and prayers during this holiday season.