# Love Purchase Infographics Twelve Days of Christmas Infographic Breaks Down the Cost of True Love By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-10 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-days-of-christmas-infographic References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/cost-true-love-twelve-days-christmas) Apparently you can put a price on love and according to The Cost of Love: The Twelve Days of Christmas infographic, it's about $107,300. The common Christmas carol describes someone who gives a different gifts to their lover for the [twelve days of Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartwright-butler-12-days-of-christmas). For those who are not familiar with the carol or have forgotten some of the lyrics, the lover gives the other [extravagant gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-gift-selection) such as a partridge in a pear tree ($205), four calling birds ($520), five golden rings (750), seven swans-a-swimming ($7000) and 10 lords-a-leaping ($4767). Each day, the gifts are more indulgent than the next, raking up the total cost of courting this individual to a massive $107,300. With such excessively luxurious gifts, it's no wonder this person is their "[true love](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-chocolate-all-you-need-is-love)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rising Cost of Gifts:** The rising cost of extravagant gifts in the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate with more affordable yet meaningful alternatives. - **Gifting Experiences:** The trend of gifting experiences rather than material possessions can provide disruption in the gift-giving industry, offering unique and memorable moments instead of traditional gifts. - **Personalized Gifting:** The demand for personalized gifts is on the rise, giving businesses the opportunity to customize and tailor gifts to individual preferences and tastes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can leverage the demand for extravagant gifts by offering exclusive and high-end products that cater to discerning customers. - **Experience Economy:** The experience economy industry can capitalize on the trend of gifting experiences by providing a wide range of unique and unforgettable experiences for gift recipients. - **Customization and Personalization:** The customization and personalization industry can tap into the demand for personalized gifts, offering innovative solutions that allow customers to create truly unique and meaningful presents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Valentine's Day Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-days-of-love-advent-calendar.md) - [Cost-Conscious Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowcost-valentines-day-meal.md) - [Caviar Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-caviar.md) - [Low-Cost Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-twin-flame-meal.md) - [Timelessly Sophisticated Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-than-a-gift.md) - [Practical Valentine's Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-this-economy.md) - [Cost-Conscious Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-meal-deal.md) - [Curated V-Day Jewelry Assortments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-of-selflove.md) - [Festive Teatime Treat Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartwright-butler-12-days-of-christmas.md)