The Twelve Days of Christmas

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a traditional English Christmas carol that was originally published in 1780. It is a well-known song, with each verse describing a different set of gifts that are given during each of the twelve days of Christmas. The song has been used in countless movies, and has been extensively parodied. This arrangement is for string quartet. Each member of the quartet is featured with different gift days, with the mood lighthearted throughout.