Whoa! Slow down there! Step away from the tree! Before you take down the decorations remember that we are still within the 12 Days of Christmas, which began on December 26th and runs through Epiphany on January 6th. In fact, based on my calculations we are eligible for an additional 364 gifts! All the more reason to leave that tree up, so you’ll have someplace for your true love to leave them!

I can’t believe Angel Chuck Billy never realized this Christmas gift loophole before! Maybe it was because he was always telling me to stop singing? Anyways, while I was barking the 12 Days of Christmas, I started really focusing on the lyrics, and realized when you add up all those gifts, the recipient gets a cumulative total of 364! Sure some of those gifts are a little strange. I mean I like milk as much as the next dog, but do we really need 8 maids milking? And does that include 8 cows as well? Or do I need to supply those? And 10 leaping lords could get a little chaotic. But what if we asked our true loves for gifts more suited for dogs? Like 7 silly Squirrels, 5 Golden friends, and of course a 12 squeakies squeaking! Just think of the possibilities!

Now I know according to the song, a gift is given each day. However, since I’m getting a late start writing my request, I wonder if it can all be delivered on the 12th day? It would be more environmentally sound with one delivery date, so there’s that. And with those clearance sales going on now, it could make it more affordable for our true loves. I wouldn’t want to come off greedy or demanding. Anyways, all the more reason to keep your Christmas tree up a few more days. Now if you’ll please excuse me, I need to go work on my list!