Description

Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject
Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing by P. Buckley Moss is a numbered, limited edition porcelain ornament that joyfully interprets one of the most beloved verses of the classic Christmas carol. As part of the Moss Ornament Collection and the Moss Twelve Days Collection, this enchanting piece is filled with movement, celebration, and Moss’s unmistakable storytelling charm.

At the center of Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing, nine young ladies in beautifully patterned dresses gather hand-in-hand around a splendid Christmas tree. Each figure is uniquely styled—different hair colors, dress patterns, and expressive poses—yet they move together in a lively circular dance filled with joy and festive spirit. The girls’ skirts swirl gently, giving the artwork a sense of rhythm and motion as though music plays softly in the background.

The towering evergreen in the center is adorned with ornaments, garlands, and a radiant star at the top, symbolizing unity, celebration, and the heart of the holiday season. Behind the dancers, Moss uses textured hues of purple, blue, and soft greens to create a glowing atmosphere that enhances the warmth and vibrancy of the scene.

A textured evergreen border surrounds the artwork, sprinkled with soft snowy speckles and inscribed in elegant gold script with the familiar lyric:
“On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me…”
followed by “Nine Ladies Dancing”—tying the visual story beautifully to the rhythmic tradition of the carol.

Style & Technique
Created in Moss’s signature folk-art style, Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing blends expressive figures, delightful details, and a harmonious circle composition. The porcelain surface highlights the artist’s fine brushstrokes—from the delicate waves in the girls’ hair to the textured greenery of the central Christmas tree.

As a numbered limited edition, Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing captures Moss’s refined color blending and storytelling detail with clarity and precision. The round format echoes the dance itself—playful, unified, and full of life—while the palette of greens, pinks, blues, and gold creates a warm, festive mood perfect for the holiday season.

Mood & Inspiration
The mood of Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing is cheerful, musical, and deeply celebratory. Moss draws inspiration from the joy of gathering, dancing, and the magic of Christmas traditions. The nine ladies represent unity, friendship, and delight—themes woven through Moss’s body of work.

The dancing circle around the Christmas tree evokes childhood memories, community celebrations, and the shared happiness found during the holiday season. It is a joyful tribute to the lively spirit of the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Placement & Gift Ideas
Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing is perfect for hanging on a Christmas tree with the included cord or for display on a tiny easel alongside other ornaments in the Twelve Days series. Its festive color palette and heartwarming theme make it an ideal accent in holiday displays, children’s rooms, family gathering spaces, or carol-themed décor arrangements.

Twelve Days of Christmas Nine Ladies Dancing is a wonderful gift for Moss collectors, lovers of the Twelve Days of Christmas, dancers, families, and anyone who cherishes holiday traditions filled with joy. Perfect for Christmas gifting, collector displays, holiday parties, and meaningful seasonal keepsakes.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact:
The “Nine Ladies Dancing” verse traditionally symbolizes celebration and joy in the Twelve Days carol—making it one of the most visually dynamic lines for artists to interpret. Moss brings this verse to life with warmth, whimsy, and delightful energy.

🎁 Collector’s Insight:
As part of the Moss Twelve Days or Christmas Collection, Nine Ladies Dancing Ornament by P. Buckley Moss is a numbered, limited edition porcelain ornament featuring nine joyful girls dancing around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and the very most sought after ornament of the series. Production was abruptly halted during the firing of this ornament and the original number of ornaments were less from the onset of distribution.  Nine Ladies Dancing Ornament, part of the Moss Ornament Collection and Moss Twelve Days of Christmas Collection, it arrives gift boxed, ready to hang or display on a tiny easel (sold separately). A festive and heartwarming holiday treasure. is especially beloved for its detailed figures and lively storytelling. Many collectors display this ornament prominently because of its celebratory theme and richly detailed Christmas tree centerpiece.

1999

Size: 3-5/16 inches diameter.

Any number of ornaments ship for the flat rate of $12.60

🎁 Available through Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio — your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss.