The Twelfth Day of Christmas- Epiphany

Today is the day to celebrate the Three Kings' arrival to worship the Christ child.  They brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.  Because they were wise men, they brought easily portable, small, valuable gifts...easy to pack onto camels, horses, and donkeys.

Detail of "Adoration of the Magi" by Fabriano

And on this twelfth day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me (sing with me now!),
Twelve drummers drumming...

Gold, diamond, and titanium necklace by Abrasha, available at www.denovo.com

Eleven pipers piping...

Pipedreams' necklace at www.notjustalabel.com 

Ten lords a'leaping...

Gold and maw sit-sit, at www.1stdibs.com

 Nine ladies dancing...

Lalique

Eight maids a'milking...

Gold and enamel Georgian bangle, www.pastera.com

 Seven swans a'swimming...
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Verdura

Six geese a'laying...

Marcus Berkmer

Five gooooolllllllldddd rings.... 

No credits because I took this one.

Four calling birds...

White gold and diamond brooches, www.1stdibs.com

Three French hens...

Red Hot Chicky, www.soakrepublic.com

 Two turtledoves...

Lovebirds ring, www.alexmonroe.com

And a partridge in a pear tree!

Opal Fruit Cuff by Solange Azagury-Partridge

Whew!  Hope your holidays were merry and bright and that you stay warm for the rest of the winter.  There is good news- our days are getting longer now, even if they are colder!