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This analysis delves into the classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to determine how many total gifts are given throughout the song. Each day, gifts are cumulatively repeated, adding layers to the final count. We break down the gifts received each day, culminating in a total of 364 gifts given if all repetitions are considered. Explore the delightful math behind this festive tune! Discover whether the total is 79 or 78 when simply counting unique presents versus cumulative gifts.
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Extra Credit – 3rd 6-weeks • How many total gifts are given in the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas?" 79 or 78 1 A partridge in a pair tree 2 Turtle Doves 3 French Hens 4 Calling Birds 5 Golden Rings 6 Geese A-laying 7 Swans A-swimming 8 Maids A-milking 9 Ladies Dancing 10 Lords A-leaping 11 Pipers Piping 12 Drummers Drumming