The traditional English carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" has long been a favorite during the holiday season, standing the ...

Ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, FIVE GOLD RINGS!

Once the long night of the solstice has commenced, it’s appropriate to quietly reflect on the year past and to anticipate the ...

It comes up every Christmas, and every year you forget the words (bar ‘Five Gold Rings’, of course). Here’s a handy guide to ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’, including its lyrics and meaning. ‘The ...

After a long fast, Medieval Christendom typically celebrated the holiday with many days of raucous festivities ...