Most people (in America, at least) seem to assume that these infamous twelve days describe those leading up to Christmas Day. However, in the Christian tradition, the Twelve Days actually refer to the celebration of Christ’s nativity—also called “Christmastide”—between Christmas (December 25) and Epiphany (January 6), the day that celebrates the visit of the Magi. Scott Aniol explains.
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