For the Church of England, the date falls on the fifth day of , with the first day of Christmas being on December Other Christian groups believe January 6 is correct — because it is the 12th day after Christmas. Its name comes from it bringing to an end the 12 Days of Christmas — the length of time Christians traditionally celebrated the birth of Jesus. Similarly to carol singing, this involved going door-to-door to wish neighbours good health and happiness for the forthcoming year.
The six Sundays which follow Epiphany are known as the time of manifestation, and the last Sunday of the Epiphany is celebrated as Transfiguration Sunday. Celebrations for the Christian feast day vary around the world, which is a public holiday for many. The event is particularly popular in the Spanish-speaking world where gifts are often exchanged.
In ancient times, people believed that tree spirits lived in the decorations people used to bedeck their homes, such as holly and ivy. The first record of its performance comes from Candlemas of to bring down the curtain on Tudor festive celebrations, but some believe it was staged on Twelfth Night itself the year before.
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping , 10 lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying , Five golden rings , Four colly birds , Three French hens, And a partridge in a pear tree.
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