The Grand Total: How Many Gifts Are Actually in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”?
We have all belted out the classic holiday carol, breathless by the time we reach the twelve drummers drumming and the endless repeats of partridges in pear trees. But behind the catchy tune lies a surprisingly massive math puzzle that has baffled and amused listeners for generations.
So, just how many gifts does your “true love” hand over by the time the holiday season wraps up?
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