The Australian 12 Days of Christmas
The classic carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has been given a fun and unique Australian twist, reflecting the country's unique culture and wildlife. Here are the lyrics to the Australian version:
Verse 1:
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, A kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 2:
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 3:
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 4:
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 5:
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 6:
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 7:
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Seven platypuses swimming, six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 8:
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Eight koalas sleeping, seven platypuses swimming, six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 9:
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Nine lorikeets feeding, eight koalas sleeping, seven platypuses swimming, six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 10:
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Ten black cockatoos talking, nine lorikeets feeding, eight koalas sleeping, seven platypuses swimming, six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 11:
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Eleven fairy penguins waddling, ten black cockatoos talking, nine lorikeets feeding, eight koalas sleeping, seven platypuses swimming, six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
Verse 12:
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Twelve wild budgies chirping, eleven fairy penguins waddling, ten black cockatoos talking, nine lorikeets feeding, eight koalas sleeping, seven platypuses swimming, six red kangaroos hopping, five emus running, four dingoes howling, three wombats waddling, two galahs squawking, and a kookaburra laughing in the gum tree.
This Australian version of the carol celebrates the country's diverse wildlife and adds a touch of humor with the playful descriptions of the animals. It's a fun and creative way to enjoy the classic song while embracing Australian culture.
