12 Bars of Christmas
Friendsgiving
Team Crawl in Boston has been having Friendsgiving for several years 
now. The tradition started for us a few years ago when one friend wanted to deep fry a turkey, so once a fryer was procured, the game was on. Throughout the years, some things have changed, some things have stayed the same, but it’s always a fun and festive time to have some holiday cheer with our friends. Below we’ll provide a list of our favorite Friendsgiving tips and traditions that you can incorporate into your own affair.
1.) The Main Course – Since our Friendsgiving tradition started with the desire to try a deep fried turkey, we’ve always had a special sort of bird for the main course. Friendsgiving is a great time to try something different, since most families have particular traditions for the “real” Thanksgiving feast. Once we moved locations from the wilds of Somerville to the tony slopes of Beacon Hill, we had to trade the fried turkey for something less flammable but just as delicious: turducken. This trifecta of poultry delight is something to be tried at least once. We recommend ordering a frozen one (already deboned and stuffed) from www.cajungrocers.com. They ship it to your door, so all you have to do is defrost and stick it in the oven. It comes out moist and delicious.
2.) Organization – This is a great time to utilize Google Docs. We have done this previously, where each side was listed for people to sign up to bring a dish of their choosing. However, somehow this year we decided to rely on people replying with what they’d bring on a Facebook invite, and nearly ended up with the turducken, four desserts and five different types of bread. After a quick intervention we managed to account for all the appropriate sides, but save yourself the trouble and go the Google doc route from the get go.
3.) Fun and Games – One of our great Friendsgiving traditions started with a particular couple. On the first Friendsgiving, they brought a long a game for everyone to play, and the tradition has lived on ever since. It’s always a variation of the same basic premise. The group divides into teams, and are given a sheaf of papers with pictures of pop culture figures, politicians, sports figures, tv or movie characters, etc. Each team has to guess as many pictures as they can within a time limit. Throughout the year there have been various additions, penalties, etc. This year, each team had to finish a 40 before beginning to guess. We could also ask the game creators for hints (after taking down a shot).
As the saying goes, your friends are the family you choose, so it’s a great idea to celebrate a pre-holiday with them. It’s a little more chill and relaxed than a full-blown family affair, and you won’t have your Great-Auntie asking when you’re getting married.
2 weeks from tomorrow until we’re back for the 12 Bars of X-Mas. Ticket includes $3 or less drink at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Winter Pom Hat, Santa Socks, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Candy Cane, Temporary Tattoos, Photo Booth and No Covers at Scheduled Bars. We predict that we’ll sell out of our regular tickets on late Monday or early Tuesday.
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2 weeks until Thanksgiving
Someone told me that we’re only 2 weeks from Thanksgiving. Where does the time go? Wasn’t it in the 70’s last week? Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about some days of filled with family, friends, food and probably some beverages. It just still felt around a month away.
The hats arrived today to go along with the socks. Backpacks are scheduled to be delivered this weekend.
Here are just some pictures from the past five years of this fantastic event. Please click below to check them out.
2010 , 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
And here are some ideas from our Pinterest page
Have an awesome weekend -C.I.B.
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1 Month to Go until 12 Bars of X-Mas
1 month until we’re back for the 12 Bars of X-Mas. Ticket includes $3 or less drink at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Winter Pom Hat, Santa Socks, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Candy Cane, Temporary Tattoos, Photo Booth and No Covers at Scheduled Bars.
Here are the pictures from the Halloween Crawl last weekend
They can also be found on Facebook
Have an awesome weekend -C.I.B.
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Halloween Crawl Registration Info
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday for the Halloween Crawl.
We have a few points of order to help make the day as smooth as possible:
Registration opens at 12:00 11:30 sharp (we moved it up to give you more time) and ends at 3:00. The crawl runs until 7:00. There are a lot of private parties on Saturday night so if you’re at your favorite bar past 7:00 please ask their management about that.
You will need to bring either a printed Eventbrite ticket or show the app on your phone. If you don’t have a paper ticket or the phone app, you can use your ID to pick up your ticket. Please be ready when you get to the top of the line. We’ll be checking in hundreds of crawlers and nobody wants to be stuck behind the person who doesn’t have any of their stuff ready. Only the ticket buyer needs to be present. If multiple tickets were bought, you’ll get all your goodies at once and you can pass on the extras to your friends.
Registration will be by last name by ticket buyer:
A – D – Hennessy’s – 25 Union Street
E – O – Kinsale – 2 Center Plaza
P – Z – Paddy O’s – 25 Union Street
We realize that you may be separated from friends at the beginning but we’ve found this is the quickest way to get everyone registered as quickly and painlessly as possible. Once we have you signed in, you’ll get your full schedule and you can meet your friends at any of our scheduled bars.
Please note that there are a few other Halloween Bar Crawls on Saturday. There’s been some confusion regarding tickets. If you didn’t buy your ticket on Eventbrite and it doesn’t say Crawl In Boston on it you are with a different group. We don’t know what their schedules are for the day as we don’t deal with the different groups but only the bars we have scheduled. All of our bars have confirmed to us that they’ll be ready with plenty of staff on hand during their scheduled spots.
We will have around a dozen tickets available for day of sales for $30. These are on a first come, first serve basis. EXACT CHANGE ONLY. They can be purchased at any of the above scheduled registration bars
Bar schedule:
You will receive the entire schedule when you register. We have 11 bars total. All the bars will be in the Faneuil Hall and Financial District areas. We are not releasing the schedule prior to the crawl, as we want to keep this event as exclusive as possible for your own comfort. Please note, the bars have the right to refuse entry to anyone due to bar capacity or personal incapacity. Also, you will need to show a valid license or ID to gain entry to each of the bars (this is the bars’ policy).
CASH IS KING
I know that bringing your card might be easy. But when tons of people are trying to order drinks, it takes a lot more time to open and close a tab than to pay with cash. Plus you’d be surprised about how many people forget to close their tabs at the end of the night and leave for home without their credit cards. There are multiple ATMs around Faneuil Hall…check one out. Also, remember to tip your bartenders!
SELFIE CHALLENGE
Selfie Sticks are part of your ticket so we’ve made a surprise Selfie Challenge. Please use the sticks and take pictures with works of arts that you’ll be provided with (they’re mostly statues) #crawlinbostonselfie
Remember to drink responsibly and use public transportation. Don’t drink and drive!
Follow us on Twitter @crawlinboston
#crawlinboston
#halloweencrawl
#halloweeninboston
Have a great time on Saturday!
Upcoming Events:
The 12 Bars of X-Mas is on December 6th. Early bird tickets have already sold out. Regular tickets now on sale. Our 2nd biggest crawl of the year. This one will sell out as well. Don’t wait too long. Your ticket will include a $3 or less drink at each bar, Beverage Mitt, Winter Pom Hat, Santa Socks, Koozie, Drawstring Backpack, Candy Cane, Temporary Tattoos, Photo Booth and No Covers at Scheduled Bars.
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12 Bars of X-Mas now on sale
9 days to go until the Halloween Crawl. We’re down to our Last Call Tickets. These won’t last very much longer. When those are gone, we’re out for good. Many items in the gift bags you get are very custom and we don’t have time to order additional items that will arrive in time.
The 12 Bars of X-Mas tickets are now on sale. Please join us on December 5th for this super fun event.
Here are just some pictures from the past five years of this fantastic event. Please click below to check them out.
2010 , 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
And here are some ideas from our Pinterest page
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12 Bars of X-Mas – TODAY
On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A frosty beer just for me.
On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two friends a-laughing.
On the 3rd day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three stout ales.
On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four full glasses.
On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Fiiiiive Tasty Shots
On the 6th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Six bars a crawling
On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Seven drinks a-swilling.
On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Eight drunks a-singing.
On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Nine bowls a-scorpion.
On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Ten shots a-downing.
On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Eleven pints guzzling.
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Twelve bars a crawling.
The rain isn’t going to slow us down! Already looking at the web hits we’re getting today, this is going to
be a huge turnout. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Don’t forget about the All12 challenge. Visit each bar and get rewarded!
Not sure where to go today? Registration and much more is here.
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12 Bars of X-Mas Registration Info
LIMBO! HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
I was contacted this week by a long time crawler who asked why we didn’t do the limbo contest anymore. Upon further research I concluded it had been years since we last had one. So I just went on Amazon and ordered a set. Delivery comes tomorrow. We’ll be having a limbo contest at The Place on Saturday. We don’t have any prizes but it’s really about bragging rights.
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday for the return of the 12 Bars of X-Mas. Our guest list is locked. No more ticket sales, waitlists or transfers. This is the group that we’re rolling with!
We have a few points of order to help make the day go as smoothly as possible:
Registration opens at 12:00 sharp and ends at 3:00.
You will need to bring either a printed Eventbrite ticket or show the app on your phone. If you don’t have a paper ticket or the phone app, you can use your ID to pick up your ticket. Please be ready when you get to the top of the line. We’ll be checking in hundreds of you and nobody wants to be stuck behind the person who doesn’t have any of their stuff ready.
Registration will be by last name by ticket buyer:
A – K – Grand Canal – 57 Canal Street
L – Z – Kinsale – 2 Center Plaza
AT THIS POINT WE ARE NOT MAKING ANY MORE CHANGES TO THE GUEST LIST. OUR GIFT BAGS HAVE BEEN SPLIT UP AND SENT TO THE BARS ALREADY.We realize that you may be separated from friends at the beginning but we’ve found this is the quickest way to get everyone registered. Once we have you signed in you’ll get your full schedule and you can meet your friends at any of our scheduled bars.
Bar schedule:
You will receive the entire schedule when you register. We have 12 bars total. All the bars will be in the Faneuil Hall and Financial District areas. We are not releasing the schedule prior to the crawl, as we want to keep this event as exclusive as possible for your own comfort. Please note, the bars have the right to refuse entry to anyone due to bar capacity or personal incapacity. Also, you will need to show a valid license or ID to gain entry to each of the bars.
ALL 12:
Visiting each of the 12 Bars of X-Mas is no easy task. We are very impressed to the group of you who are able to complete that mission every year. 
So we’ve decided that you should be rewarded. Everyone that visits each of the 12 Bars of X-Mas will be getting a bonus t-shirt to commemorate this journey.
Rules
1. Visit each one of the bars during their scheduled times.
2. Take a picture wearing your 12 Bars of X-Mas hat or with your koozie, with some sort of indication of the bar in the picture. It can be the sign outside the bar, a sign inside the bar, the menu…so long as we can tell which bar you’re at.
3. Post each picture to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tags #crawlinboston, #12barsofxmas and #all12
4. Send us an e-mail to info@crawlinboston.com
If everything checks out we’ll contact you for your mailing info and shirt size. We’ll be accepting your photos until December 13th.
CASH IS KING
I know that bringing your card might be easy. But when tons of people are trying to order drinks, it takes a lot more time to open and close a tab than to pay with cash. Plus you’d be surprised about how many people forget to close their tabs at the end of the night and leave for home without their credit cards. There are multiple ATMs around Faneuil Hall…check one out!
Remember to drink responsibly and use public transportation. Don’t drink and drive!
Follow us on Twitter @crawlinboston
#crawlinboston
#12barsofxmas
#all12
See you Saturday!
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Under 40 tickets to go
Last night when I got home, I somehow found myself watching the tail end of the Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever movie
since it was blowing up on Twitter. And it certainly the #worstchristmasever was accurate. However I can’t help whether I’d watch it from the beginning if it came on again and had nothing to do.
December is tomorrow!
We’re under 40 tickets to go. I imagine we’ll sell it within the next couple of days. We’ll set up a wait list as well. But don’t wait too long. We only have so many giveaways.
Click below to see some pictures from the past few of years of this fantastic event.
Check out many more details here. This event will sell out soon.
If you attend every one of our 12 bars. You’re also get a bonus t-shirt with our All 12 promo.
Looking forward to welcoming all the members to the new club.
We created a Holiday Gift List. Check it out.
I got really excited while working on our Pinterest page for 12 Bars of X-Mas. I forgot how many awesome outfit options were available. If you’re still looking for inspiration check it out. We have over 200 pins.
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1 Week To Go
1 week left until the 12 Bars of X-Mas!
Click below to see some pictures from the past few of years of this fantastic event.
Check out many more details here. This event will sell out soon.
If you attend every one of our 12 bars. You’re also get a bonus t-shirt with our All 12 promo.
Looking forward to welcoming all the members to the new club.
We created a Holiday Gift List. Check it out.
I got really excited while working on our Pinterest page for 12 Bars of X-Mas. I forgot how many awesome outfit options were available. If you’re still looking for inspiration check it out. We have over 200 pins.
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Hats Have Arrived. 8 days to go
The hats have arrived for the 12 Bars of X-Mas. 8 days and counting.
Click below to see some pictures from the past few of years of this fantastic event.
Check out many more details here. This event will sell out
If you attend every one of our 12 bars. You’re also get a bonus t-shirt with our All 12 promo.
Looking forward to welcoming all the members to the new club.
We created a Holiday Gift List. Check it out.
I got really excited while working on our Pinterest page for 12 Bars of X-Mas. I forgot how many awesome outfit options were available. If you’re still looking for inspiration check it out. We have over 200 pins.
crawlinboston.com 