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    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?

    Question #24754. Asked by Linus. (Dec 01 02 8:48 PM)


    Friar Tuck

    		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 02, 9:44 PM
    Friar Tuck

    		There is an alternative version which it a bit harder to sing on http://www.geocities.com/homespun_blessings/12daysofch.html

    Dec 01 02, 9:49 PM
    Shocked of Aylesford

    		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? http://www.ecl.udel.edu/~eckman/mail/mail/00718 gives you her replies.

    Dec 01 02, 9:56 PM
    Shocked of Aylesford

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

    Dec 01 02, 9:59 PM
    Linus

    		Thanks folks, especially Shocked of Aylesford. I don't think that song will ever conjure the same mental images for me again!

    Dec 02 02, 9:15 PM
    Bennett

    		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. http://www.rbls.lib.il.us/dpl/reference/faqs/faq12mean.htm

    Dec 03 02, 7:18 PM

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