The "12 Days of Christmas" song has probably gotten stuck in your head a whole bunch, but have you given any thought to the meaning behind it?

The 12 Days of Christmas is a holiday tradition that spans from December 25th to January 5th, celebrating the festive season with an extended period of merrymaking and gift-giving. Rooted in Christian beliefs, this custom symbolises the time between the birth of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Magi, or the three wise men, who brought him gifts. Each day of the 12 Days of Christmas is marked by feasting, music, and the exchange of presents, with various cultures […]

Sing along to the 1, 2, 3 ... 12 Days of Christmas! This festive print features all of the lyrics to the 12 Days of Christmas.

Twelve Days of Christmas lyrics page one

The first day of Christmas

1st day of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas A Partridge in a Pear Tree my Savior gave to me...A new heart filled with love. Peace on earth: Let it start within your own heart. Good will to men: Look at your family, or those close by. Look up from this screen. There is a world around you that you are to influence. Let the good will begin in and shine from you. Someone has to start the process.

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