Embrace the spirit of the Great White North with the “12 Days of Christmas – The Canadian Version” by W. Lewis. From the heart of the Rockies to the bustling streets of Toronto and the wind swept eastern shores, we bring you a comical twist on a cherished holiday song. So, grab your toques, favorite beverages, recreational herb and settle in by a roaring fire for a good old Canadian chuckle.
12 Days Of Christmas The Canadian Version
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, seven pairs of long johns, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, eight cozy sweaters, seven pairs of long johns, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, nine thermal briefs, eight cozy sweaters, seven pairs of long johns, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, ten pocket warmers, nine thermal briefs, eight cozy sweaters, seven pairs of long johns, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, eleven fire-starting candles, ten pocket warmers, nine thermal briefs, eight cozy sweaters, seven pairs of long johns, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
And on the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, twelve thermal t-shirts, eleven fire-starting candles, ten pocket warmers, nine thermal briefs, eight cozy sweaters, seven pairs of long johns, six down-filled booties, five golden toques, four plaid shirts, three cozy scarves, two snowshoes and a Timmy’s card in a spruce tree.
Celebrate the holiday season with a laugh and a touch of Canadian flair! While sipping your double-double while enjoying the warmth of a crackling fire, singing this unique Canadian twist on the “12 Days of Christmas” is sure to bring a smile to faces and good cheer to places. Happy Holidays, eh!
More About The Twelve Days Of Christmas
The song The Twelve Days of Christmas is thought to have originated in England or France during the late 18th or early 19th century. Its earliest known printed version appeared in England in a 1780 children’s book called Mirth Without Mischief. However, it may have been passed down orally before that time, possibly from France, given that some early versions contain French-inspired words and phrases.
The structure of the song—a cumulative counting rhyme in which each verse builds upon the last—was popular in European folk music. The repetitive style served as a memory game, helping children practice their counting while retaining details in sequence.
Some people have speculated that the lyrics might contain hidden meanings, perhaps representing elements of Catholic catechism during a period when Catholics faced persecution in England. According to this interpretation, each gift in the song corresponds to a specific religious symbol (for example, the “partridge in a pear tree” represents Jesus Christ). However, there’s no historical evidence to substantiate this claim, and it’s likely that this interpretation was added much later.
The Twelve Days of Christmas remains popular, and its lyrics have inspired many playful adaptations and parodies, reinforcing its role as a memorable, light-hearted holiday song.
