How much does '12 Days of Christmas' cost locally? Spoiling your true love in the 21st century How much does 12 Days of Christmas cost locally? and last updated 2020-12-22 08:51:32-05 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The 12 days of Christmas dates back to 1780 when it was published as a childrenâs book. Later, it was turned into the song we know today. We decided to find out how much it could cost to spoil your loved one with the 12 gifts of Christmas in the 21st-century. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, A partridge in a pear tree. Loweâs sells pear tree plants for $44.23 and a partridge ornament for $22.99 for a total of $67.22 cents.