The origin of The Twelve Days of Christmas comes from a time in history when Christians could be imprisoned for having anything in writing that suggested they were a believer. So they devised a carol to sing with a "secret code" that referred to certain aspects of their faith. It actually helped them learn more about their entire belief system.

So I thought it might be fun to come up with The Twelve Days of a General Manager's Christmas. I hope you enjoy singing it over a nice warm mug of egg nog:

On the first day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- A day off to go buy a Christmas tree.

On the second day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Two minutes for lunch (unless he calls while you're eating)

On the third day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Three dented trades (From the Buick store)

On the fourth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Four calls from his relatives? (who have friends that want a deal)

On the fifth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Five full page ads (for the weekend - sung very slowly)

On the sixth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Six new vendors (all who he met while golfing)

On the seventh day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Seven days vacation (after 20 years)

On the eighth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Eight new finance programs (all with no points and no flats)

On the ninth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Nine holes of golf (before 9 am, then back to the dealership)

On the tenth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Ten new pay plans (to try next year)

On the eleventh day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Eleven P and L statements (for year end closing)

On the twelfth day of Christmas my dealer gave to me?
- Twelve closers closing (a new one for each month)