Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity Make Your Own "The Twelve Days of Christmas" Coloring Book Share Flipboard Email Print smartboy10 / Getty Images Christianity Christian Holidays Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Inspirational Bible Devotions Denominations of Christianity Funerals and Memorial Services Christian Entertainment Key Terms in Christianity Catholicism Latter Day Saints View More By Beverly Hernandez Beverly Hernandez is a veteran homeschooler and former administrator of a large independent study program. our editorial process Beverly Hernandez Updated January 15, 2020 The popular Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," has obscure and uncertain origins. There are several variations of the song following its first known publication in 1780. Originally published not as a song, but as a children's counting rhyme in England, musical variations of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" didn't appear until the early 1900s. In the late 20th century, assertions began circulating that the Christmas carol was actually an underground catechism song that developed for Catholics during a time when practicing Catholicism was illegal in Britain. There is no historical evidence to back up this claim. Whatever the history of the song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a fun, well-known carol to sing during the holiday season. Use the following free printables to create your own "Twelve Days of Christmas" coloring book. 01 of 15 "The Twelve Days of Christmas" Cover Page 12 Days of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: Twelve Days of Christmas Cover Page Download and print the cover page along with each of the following lyric pages. After printing the pages, assemble them in the correct order with the cover page on top and bind them to create the coloring book. Try one of these suggestions for binding your completed "Twelve Days of Christmas" coloring book: Staple the pages together.Three-hole punch the pages and insert them into a three-prong folder.Take the pages to an office supply store to have them comb-bound.Insert the pages into a plastic report cover with a sliding bar. 02 of 15 The First Day of Christmas Coloring Page Print the PDF: The First Day of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: A partridge in a pear tree. 03 of 15 The Second Day of Christmas Coloring Page The Second Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Second Day of Christmas On the second day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 04 of 15 The Third Day of Christmas Coloring Page The Third Day of Christmas Coloring Page. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Third Day of Christmas On the third day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 05 of 15 The Fourth Day of Christmas Coloring Page The Fourth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Fourth Day of Christmas On the fourth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 06 of 15 The Fifth Day of Christmas Coloring Page Fifth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Fifth Day of Christmas On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 07 of 15 The Sixth Day of Christmas Coloring Page Sixth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Sixth Day of Christmas On the sixth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 08 of 15 The Seventh Day of Christmas Coloring Page Seventh Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Seventh Day of Christmas On the seventh day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 09 of 15 The Eighth Day of Christmas Coloring Page Eighth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Eighth Day of Christmas On the eighth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 10 of 15 The Ninth Day of Christmas Coloring Page Ninth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Ninth Day of Christmas On the ninth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 11 of 15 The 10th Day of Christmas Coloring Page Tenth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Tenth Day of Christmas On the tenth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Ten lords a-leaping Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a-milking Seven swans a swimming Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 12 of 15 The 11th Day of Christmas Coloring Page Eleventh Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Eleventh Day of Christmas On the eleventh day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Eleven pipers piping Ten lords a-leaping Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 13 of 15 The 12th Day of Christmas Coloring Page Twelfth Day of Christmas. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: The Twelfth Day of Christmas On the twelfth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me: Twelve drummers drumming Eleven pipers piping Ten lords a-leaping Nine ladies dancing Eight maids a-milking Seven swans a-swimming Six geese a-laying Five golden rings Four calling birds Three French hens Two turtledoves And a partridge in a pear tree 14 of 15 The "Twelve Days of Christmas" Lyrics The Twelve Days of Christmas Lyrics. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: "The Twelve Days of Christmas" Lyrics Once you've completed your "Twelve Days of Christmas" coloring book, print the lyrics to the song and sing together. 15 of 15 "The Twelve Days of Christmas" Alternate Lyrics The Twelve Days of Christmas Lyrics. Beverly Hernandez Print the PDF: "The Twelve Days of Christmas" simplified lyrics A more concise lyrics sheet is available here. Download the "Twelve Days of Christmas" alternate lyrics page. This version would work better for younger children or students. Updated by Kris Bales