The gift given was 10 Lords A-leaping and this refers to the 10 commandments.
A partridge in a pear tree
Three French hens.
9 ladies dancing
First GiftThe first gift in 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' is a partridge in a pear tree.A partridge in a pear tree.
10 Lords A-leaping.
Seven Swans a Swimming.
Seven swans are swimmings
Twelve lords a leeping
Giving a gift for the twelve days of Christmas is up to each family. Personally, I believe it would be fun, but it might get a bit costly. I think doing something nice for each member of the family for the twelve days of Christmas is a good alternative.
4 calling birds
eight maids a' milking
On the fifth day of Christmas, the person's true love gave her 5 golden rings in the famous song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"