The 12 days of Christmas are a festive period in many countries, during which people exchange gifts and spread Christmas cheer. Traditionally, the 12 days of Christmas begin on December 25th and end on January 5th. The gifts in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas" are a fun and playful way to count down the days until Christmas. The gifts in the song are: 1. A partridge in a pear tree 2. Two turtle doves 3. Three French hens 4. Four calling birds 5. Five golden rings 6. Six geese a