why 12 days of christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas is a traditional Christmas carol that originated in England and is believed to date back to the 16th century. The song's lyrics tell the story of a person giving their true love a series of gifts over the course of the 12 days of Christmas, which traditionally refer to the period between Christmas and Epiphany (January 6). Each gift is given in order, starting with one partridge in a pear tree and ending with 12 drummers drumming. While the song was originally meant as a teaching tool to help children remember the important events of the Christmas season, it