An email warning me that there are just twelve shopping days until Christmas struck me as clever* and crass*.
Clever* because there are 12 days of Christmas if that old song is right. My true love gave to me…
My favorite is the “three French hens.” On day 12, we are gifted with “twelve drummers drumming,” which is quite the finale.
Crass* because it’s proper to complain about the commercialization of the holy day.
Legend has it that the newborn in the manger received gifts as well.
The song, a carol which dates back to the 18th century, is all about presents. It’s practically a scavenger hunt of giving.
Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen are a little less mercenary and demanding in their Twelve Days.
But what I wanted by my Christmas tree was your sweet self
Twelve Days Of Christmas lyrics © Concord Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Your love makes the season sublime
And that’s what I wanted for Christmas
That’s what I needed for Christmas
Yes, that’s what I wanted for Christmas, all the time
All The Best 