why the 12 days of christmas

Because I'm the Christmas sock, and that's how I roll! Now, let's get on with the 12 days of Christmas. Day 1 is a partridge in a pear tree, and on Day 2, two turtle doves come to visit. Day 3 is three french hens, and on Day 4, four calling birds. Day 5 is five golden rings, and on Day 6, six geese a-laying. Day 7 is seven swans a-swimming, and on Day 8, eight maids a-milking. Day 9 is nine ladies dancing,