When I learned 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' there were 12 lords a-leaping, 11 ladies dancing and 10 pipers piping. During a recent board game of 'Millionaire' I was told that this was incorrect. I think the card said 10 lords a-leaping. Convinced that the card was incorrect, I consulted the internet, which confirmed the answer on the card. My daughter's book on Christmas songs contains the version I learned. What are the original words?

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Last updated Oct 09 2021.

Friar Tuck
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Friar Tuck

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http://www.cin.org/twelvday.html gives you the origin and words to 'the Twelve Days of Christmas' right up to 12 Drummers drumming.

Dec 01 2002, 9:44 PM

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I always remember it as 12 Fiddlers Fiddling. Ever thought what the recipient actually thought of all those gifts and how she thanked the sender?

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Shocked of Aylesford
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Shocked of Aylesford

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I must warn you the language is a bit stong so do not open it if you are of a demure disposition.

Dec 01 2002, 9:59 PM

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I have looked at many websites and I'm afraid 'Millionaire' was correct, please look at this site which also provides you with the religious meaning.

Response last updated by CmdrK on Oct 09 2021.
Dec 03 2002, 7:18 PM