is the 12 days of christmas about birds

The 12 Days of Christmas is a traditional Christmas song that references birds in some of the verses. However, the song itself is not specifically about birds. The song is believed to have originated in England in the 18th century as a memory and counting rhyme used by children. The birds mentioned in the song, such as partridges, swans, and geese, are often interpreted symbolically rather than literally. For example, the "five golden rings" in the song's sixth verse may represent the five books of the Torah, which are commonly known as the "Five Books of Moses."