Singing it over and over again, or perhaps yucking it up to a popular parody, is one of many favorite Christmas traditions. But it’s a bit bizarre! Why is it so long? Why 12 days? Why those gifts?

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

Can you complete the CBBC 12 Days of Christmas Kindness ... How much do you know about Christmas traditions? Do you have big family dinners, Christmas games or turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day?