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The Interesting History Behind the "12 Days of Christmas" Song

We all have our favorite Christmas songs, but not all Christmas classics have a history the way that the "12 Days" does. In ...
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What are the 12 Days of Christmas and when do they start? We've got answers

Most people are familiar with the "12 Days of Christmas" song but may not know the song is rooted in religion. The weeks leading up to Christmas is a period called Advent, when Christians prepare to ...