On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me eight maids a-milking.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me seven swans a-swimming.

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me six geese a-laying.

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me five golden rings.

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me four calling birds.

On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me three French hens.

On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me two turtle doves.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.

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First published in the 1700s, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a true holiday tradition, with people singing it worldwide each year.

Dirty dishes deserve happiness too.