The interesting history behind the Twelve Days of Christmas

Rick Patrick ECB Publishing, Inc.  Among the many songs of the season that can be heard non-stop during this time of year is “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Few songs have as rich a history as this popular holiday classic. Although the song is centuries old, it remains a favorite among many. A little bit of digging can unearth some very interesting thoughts and facts about the song and its “gift list.” Many historians believe the songs is actually of French origin, although the lyric