"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a cumulative song, meaning that each verse is built on top of the … See more

The exact origins and the meaning of the song are unknown, but it is highly probable that it originated from a children's memory and forfeit game.
The twelve days in the song are the twelve days startin… See more

The now-standard melody for the carol was popularised by the English baritone and composer Frederic Austin. The singer, having arranged the music for solo voice with piano accompaniment, included it in his concert … See more

• Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters recorded the traditional version of this song on 10 May 1949 for Decca Records.
• The Ray Conniff Singers recorded a traditional version in 1962, appearing on the album We Wish You … See more