Did you that the Twelve Days of Christmas begin, not end, on December 25?
The Twelve Days begin on December 25–Christmas–and end on January 5–Epiphany, also called Twelfth Night. The 12 days before Christmas, often associated with the holiday song of the same name, are actually called Advent, a celebration dating back to year 567.
That’s enough of the Wikipedia history lesson. If you want to explore further, consider WhyChristmas.com for more information on worldwide traditions.
Each day traditionally celebrates a feast or other event. In the spirit of sharing joy, for the Twelve Days of Christmas, I’ll share in no particular order 12 blogs that I enjoy, one each day.
Travel along with me from Saturday, December 25, 2021 through Wednesday, January 5, 2022, and discover new sites of inspiration and enjoyment.
