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The 12 days of Christmas explained: What they really mean and when they start

12. The twelfth day of Christmas, 5th January, is the Eve of Epiphany – Epiphany being on 6th January. It marks the end of ...
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When do the 12 days of Christmas start? Confused? So were we, here's what we found out

Are you as confused as the rest of us on when the 12 days of Christmas actually start? Don't worry we did some research so you don't have to. Given we start seeing Christmas items coming out in ...
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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas, and What Do They Mean?

Love it or hate it, “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a staple tune of, well, Christmas. Singing it over and over again, or perhaps yucking it up to a popular parody, is one of many favorite Christmas ...
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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 ...