People have only just found out what 'five gold rings' means in 12 Days of Christmas During the Christmas period, you'll no doubt be surrounded by festive tunes - and one song you'll likely be singing along to is the classic 12 Days of Christmas.
Known as Twelvetide, the Christian festive celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ, starts on Christmas Day and lasts for 12 days.
Another classic, which is steeped in biblical history, and challenges our memories every year, is The 12 Days of Christmas.
Most of us are familiar with the lyrics, as every line details a gift given on each day of Christmas - from a partridge in a pear tree to drummers drumming.
But while most people will remember the lyrics, there's one particular line that's left people baffled - as a new revelation completely changes its meaning.
