Twelve Versions of the 12 Days of Christmas
As a procrastinator who had this idea for doing a Twelve 12 Days of Christmas lens and not getting back to it until now, I was thrilled when I was reminded by Wikipedia of the "real" time frame for the 12 days of Christmas. So instead of being late, I am actually early. But the beauty of being early is that more people may see it during their holiday viewing time.
Twelve Days of Christmas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Twelve Days of Christmas, and the associated evenings of those twelve days (Twelve-tide), are the festive days beginning the evening of Christmas Day (December 25) through the morning of Epiphany (January 6). The associated evenings of the twelve days begin on the evening before the specified day. Thus, the first night of Christmas is December 25-26, and Twelfth Night is January 5-6. This period is also known as Christmastide.
Over the centuries, differing churches and sects of Christianity have changed the actual traditions, time frame, and their interpretations. St. Stephen's Day, for example, is December 26 in the Western Church and December 27 in the Eastern Church. Boxing Day the first weekday after Christmas observed as a legal holiday in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations and was traditionally marked by the giving of Christmas boxes to service workers (such as postal workers and trades people)in the United Kingdom; December 28 is Childermas or the Feast of the Innocents. Currently, the 12 days and nights are celebrated in widely varying ways around the world. For example, some give gifts only on Christmas night, some only on Twelfth Night, and some each of the 12 nights.
So I move forward with bringing you my twelve "12 Days of Christmas". Enjoy!
Twelve Days of Christmas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Twelve Days of Christmas, and the associated evenings of those twelve days (Twelve-tide), are the festive days beginning the evening of Christmas Day (December 25) through the morning of Epiphany (January 6). The associated evenings of the twelve days begin on the evening before the specified day. Thus, the first night of Christmas is December 25-26, and Twelfth Night is January 5-6. This period is also known as Christmastide.
Over the centuries, differing churches and sects of Christianity have changed the actual traditions, time frame, and their interpretations. St. Stephen's Day, for example, is December 26 in the Western Church and December 27 in the Eastern Church. Boxing Day the first weekday after Christmas observed as a legal holiday in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations and was traditionally marked by the giving of Christmas boxes to service workers (such as postal workers and trades people)in the United Kingdom; December 28 is Childermas or the Feast of the Innocents. Currently, the 12 days and nights are celebrated in widely varying ways around the world. For example, some give gifts only on Christmas night, some only on Twelfth Night, and some each of the 12 nights.
So I move forward with bringing you my twelve "12 Days of Christmas". Enjoy!
CREDIT TO GRAMMA LOWE for 12 Days of Christmas PICTURES!
Check Gramma Lowe's website below and give her some Gramma Love
Each night we'll bring something
Please don't watch for us coming.
If you catch us too soon,
It'll spoil the fun that's coming!
I must, before I give you my twelve "12 Days of Christmas" videos, pay tribute to a wonderful website I found while doing my search for information, videos, and other resources and that is to Gramma's 12 Days of Christmas
She has great resources for other holidays as well. Great site. Check it out! Thanks Gramma Lowe.
1st Day of Christmas
The first Day of Christmas my true love brings to me:a partridge in a pear tree.
Now in the song, it's partridge and pear -
When I looked, my trees were all bare.
So I ran to the store at a hurried pace.
Pears they had plenty, but no birds in the place!
Gramma Lowe
1st Day of Christmas -- Acapella
Christmas Video -
I chose this version of the 12 Days of Christmas to be my first day for two reasons. Number one reason is because I love acapella groups and this is a good one. Number two reason is because the holiday season brings out my worst "hard to focus" tendencies -- "Oh, look, five gold rings"! So much to see and do and so many distractions. Just like the way they sing this song.
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2nd Day of Christmas
On the second day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
3rd Day of Christmas
On the third day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
3rd Day of Christmas with Jeff Foxworthy
Redneck Version
4th Day of Christmas
On the fourth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
4th Day of Christmas with Looney Tunes
Humerous Christmas Video with Sylvester.and Others
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Twelve Days of Christmas on Amazon
Gifts for the Holidays to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas will be something to celebrate with year after year.
12 Days Of Christmas Charm Bracelet Gift Boxed
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/26/2009) 
List Price: $24.99
Waterford Crystal 12 Days of Christmas Flute, 9th Edition, Nine Ladies Dancing
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $85.00
Waterford® Crystal 12 Days of Christmas Bell, 9th Edition, Christmas Ornament
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $70.00
5th Day of Christmas
On the fifth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
5th Day of Christmas with The Muppets
Christmas Video -- Sung by the Muppets
I chose this version of the 12 Days of Christmas just so I could hear "5 Gold Rings" sung by Miss Piggy; you gotta love her!
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6th Day of Christmas
On the sixth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
7th Day of Christmas
On the seventh day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
7th Day of Christmas with Web Clip Art
8th Day of Christmas
On the eighth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
8th Day of Christmas with Children
Books that celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas on Amazon
The 12 Days of Christmas Anniversary Edition: A Pop-up Celebration
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
The 12 Days of Christmas: The Story Behind a Favorite Christmas Song (Traditions of Faith from Around the World)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
The Ancient Wisdom of the 12 Days of Christmas: The Hidden Teachings Behind the Song
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 12/26/2009)
9th Day of Christmas
On the ninth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
10th Day of Christmas
On the tenth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
10th Day of Christmas with the Boston Brass
Christmas Video -- Boston Brass Orchestra
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11th Day of Christmas
On the eleventh day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
11th Day of Christmas with Placido Domingo and Sissel
Plácido Domingo and Sissel - The Twelve Days of Christmas
Plácido and Sissel come out now and sing the quintessential Christmas carol of the recent: "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The chemistry is wonderful, and the arrangements, along with Domingo, Sissel, and the children's choir, are flawless! With the Vienna Symphony under the direction of maestro Vjekoslav Šutej and the Vienna Opera Children's Choir.
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12th Day of Christmas
On the twelfth day of Christmas,my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
12th Day of Christmas with U.S. Army Soldiers in Iraq
GRAND FINALE!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN!
U.S. Army soldiers "12 Days Of Christmas" in Iraq
U.S. soldiers in Iraq rebel and sing the 12 days of Christmas to kick off the holiday season. We may not get to come home for Christmas, but we can send it home and show family and friends we will be ok. Merry Christmas to all!!!!!
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