The Epiphany, also known as"Twelfth Night", on the 6th January, is the time that the Christian Church celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the Christ child.
In Medieval England, this period of twelve days became a time of celebration and continuous feasting, with an abundant supply of meat due to the increased slaughter of animals to save farmers from the hardship of feeding them through the long winter season. The Yule log burning went on for 12 nights and wassailing ceremonies also took place during these 12 days to counter the influence of the evil spirits.
The meaning of the "Twelve Days of Christmas" carol
There are various differing tales about the origins of this carol which include an "urban legend" that the song was written to communicate and teach the basic beliefs of the Catholic faith to young Catholics, during the period 1558-1829, when it was illegal to worship either in public or private. It was believed that each of the "gifts" was a coded message symbolizing different elements of the Catholic religion.
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