The twelve days of Christmas have been around for a long time, and there have been many different versions, both silly and heartfelt created since its inception.
There is no way of knowing for sure how the song originated, but many historians believe it was originally a form of word game played by children.
It’s first appearance in print in 1780 supports this as it was printed as a game for children in the book ‘Mirth without Mischief’.
This being ironic when the silly season can be the cause of so much mischief. These days the song isn’t used as a game but is frequently sung as a carol, and quite often with the lyrics changed.
We even have an Australian version featuring dingoes digging, koalas cuddling and an emu up a gum tree.
The twelve days run from Christmas day to the 6th of January, and in the song generally, the gifts given get more elaborate each day.
On the first day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
On the third day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me .....
On the fourth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ......
On the fifth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me
On the sixth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me
On the seventh day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
On the eighth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ..
On the ninth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ..
On the tenth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
On the eleventh day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
On the twelfth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
Now it's time to introduce the Sweet Pea machine embroidery designs song
Twelve days of Christmas discounts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMiTIpmbWW0&feature=youtu.be Every day for 12 days we will have discounts on specific designs from the 25th of December to the 6th of January.Each product will be 50% off for 24 hours ONLY!
The discounts are listed below the corresponding design-
the discount will not work until the corresponding date - (remember it is Brisbane time)
On the first day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
"A discount coupon for Sweet Pea"
A surprise discount revealed on Christmas day 24 hours only. 25th Dec.
code: firstday valid ONLY 25TH DECEMBEROn the second day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
"Two Mitten Gloves"
Mittens Table Runner 26th Dec
code: mitten valid ONLY 26TH DECEMBER
On the third day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me .....
"Three fabric pens"
Painted Thread Wall Hanging 27th Dec
code: painted valid ONLY 27TH DECEMBER
On the fourth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ......
"Four Crewel birds"
Crewel Bird & Flowers Bag 28th Dec
code: crewel valid ONLY 28TH DECEMBER
On the fifth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me
"Five wedding rings"
code: wedding valid ONLY 29TH DECEMBEROn the sixth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me
"Six" fairies hiding"
Fairy Pocket Bag 30th Dec
code : fairy valid ONLY 30TH DECEMBER
On the seventh day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
"Seven mermaids swimming"
Mermaid Doll 31st Dec
code: mermaid valid ONLY 31st DECEMBER
On the eighth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ..
"Eight cars a driving"
Car Pocket Bag 1st Jan
code: cars valid ONLY 1st January
On the ninth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ..
"Nine ladies sewing"
Crazy for Sewing Tote Bag 2nd Jan
code: sew valid ONLY 2nd January
On the tenth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
"Ten cards a dealing"
Playing Cards Mugrug & Coasters 3rd Jan
code: cards valid ONLY 3rd January
On the eleventh day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
"Eleven princes kissing"
Kiss a Frog Mug Rug Collection 4th Jan
code: prince valid ONLY 4th January
On the twelfth day of Christmas Sweet Pea gave to me ...
"Twelve women wining"
Yolo Bag 5th Jan
code: yolo valid ONLY 5th January
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