The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Modern Guide to Gifting Beyond the Partridge in a Pear Tree

We all know the catchy tune: a frenzied parade of leaping lords, milking maids, and an absurd number of birds descending upon an unfortunate recipient over nearly two weeks. While gifting a veritable farmyard of wildlife might have played well in 1780, it is safe to say your friends, family, and significant others would prefer something a little more practical—and a lot less noisy—today.