The Twelve Days of Christmas
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” is a traditional English Christmas carol that dates back to the 18th century. The exact authorship of the song is unknown, but it is believed to have originated as a children’s rhyme or a memory game. The earliest known published version appeared in a children’s book called “Mirth Without Mischief” in 1780. Over the years, various artists have adapted and popularized the song, but its original author remains anonymous.
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
A partridge in a pear tree
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Two turtle doves
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Three french hens
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Four calling birds
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Five gold rings
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Six geese a-laying
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Seven swans a-swimming
On the 8th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Eight maids a-milking
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Nine ladies dancing
On the 10th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Ten lords-a-leaping
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Eleven pipers piping
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
Twelve drummers drumming
