The 12 days of Christmas typically refer to the period between December 25th and January 5th, which corresponds to the traditional Christian celebration of Christmas and Epiphany. During this time, families and communities traditionally exchange gifts, participate in festive celebrations, and reflect on the meaning of Christmas. In popular culture, the song "The 12 Days of Christmas" lists a series of increasingly elaborate and expensive gifts that a mysterious person gives to their true love over the course of these 12 days.