what is the 12 days of christmas about

The 12 days of Christmas is a traditional song and counting rhyme that originated in England and has been popular for centuries. The song is about giving gifts to a special person or "true love" every day for twelve days in a row. Each day has its own unique gift, starting with a partridge in a pear tree on the first day and ending with twelve drummers drumming on the twelfth day. The gifts and the order in which they are given vary from version to version, but the main idea remains the same. It is a festive way to count down the days until Christmas.