which days are the 12 days of christmas

The 12 days of Christmas are traditionally considered to be the days between Christmas and Epiphany, which falls on January 6th. The period of 12 days commemorates the arrival of the three wise men to visit the infant Jesus, and is marked by festivities, caroling, and gift-giving in many cultures. In popular culture, the 12 days of Christmas refer to the popular song that lists a series of gifts given by one's "true love" over the course of the 12 days.