The 12 days of Christmas are a traditional holiday countdown that originates from the Christian calendar. Each day represents a specific event or celebration related to the Christmas story. The 12 days are:
1. The day when the Three Wise Men arrived at the stable to visit baby Jesus
2. The day when Mary and Joseph found shelter in Bethlehem
3. The day when the shepherds received the news of Jesus' birth
4. The day when the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would give birth to the son of God
5. The day when Joseph was visited by an angel in a dream and told to take