Why are there 12 days of Christmas?

Question

Isn't one day of eating until you are about to pop enough? And, I'm getting really tired of washing dishes.

Answer 1

Mr. and Mrs. Claus tried to compile a list of twenty, but due to writer's block (and the first Writer's Strike), they could only compile twelve before the clock struck midnight and they'd be in a lockdown. Time was of the essence and they had to have what was done submitted.

Answer 2

Why Twelve Days of Christmas?

It took the 'Three Kings' twelve days to find the baby Jesus. Their arrival on the twelfth day led - centuries later - to the creation of the Feast of Epiphany
What traditionally happened during the Twelve Days of Christmas in England?

The 12 days were filled with merry-making, dancing and continuous feasting. During the Twelve Days, people would visit their neighbours sharing and enjoying the traditional minced pie and other Christmas foods

Traditionally a Yule log was kept alight for these 12 days and was considered a bad omen if it went out before time!

The twelve days of Christmas would have been a most welcome break for the workers on the land, Ploughingwhich long ago would have been the majority of the people. All work, except for looking after the animals, would stop.

The Christmas season used to last much longer (until 2 February), but people wanted the peasants to get back to work earlier, and so the festive season was shortened so that it ended on Twelfth Night. The first Monday following Epiphany (Twelfth Day) was called Plough Monday, because it was the time the farm workers were expected to return to the fields


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Answer 3

The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but in most of the Western Church are the twelve days from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany (January 6th; the 12 days count from December 25th until January 5th). In some traditions, the first day of Christmas begins on the evening of December 25th with the following day considered the First Day of Christmas (December 26th). In these traditions, the twelve days begin December 26 and include Epiphany on January 6.By the 16th century, some European and Scandinavian cultures had combined the Twelve Days of Christmas with (sometimes pagan) festivals celebrating the changing of the year. These were usually associated with driving away evil spirits for the start of the new year.

Answer 4

It's a challenge. You go through one at a time trying to reach the final climax. It's like going up a hill and finally reaching the top and falling back down. You know the feeling?:)

Answer 5

I'm not really sure, but I think I can help you.

I think it took Mary 12 days to give birth to Jesus, I think.




But for now, try to enjoy your job and share the blessings of Christmas day.

(PS: By the way Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance, from my family to yours!)

Answer 6

Pre Metric.


Buy a Dishwasher.

Answer 7

because the wise men that came bearing gifts for Christ took twelve days to get there. Christmas is the first day last day is Jan. 5 I think....

Answer 8

well if we didnt have 12 days then how could we sing about 2 turtledoves setting in pair of trees. with 5 gold rings for sale.

Answer 9

Cause the jewish people have 8 days and the christians wanted more!!

Answer 10

Why are there 8 nights of Hanukkah?