The Twelve Days of Christmas: The Lost Festival Season

Most of us know the carol. A partridge in a pear tree, two turtle doves, five golden rings… and on and on it goes. But behind the playful lyrics lies a forgotten world of celebration, mischief, feasting, and winter magic. ❄️✨

Long before Christmas became a single day on the calendar, it was the beginning of a twelve-day festival season. From medieval halls glowing with candlelight to snow-dusted village orchards where people sang to sleeping apple trees, these were nights filled with warmth, community, and old traditions that stretched far beyond December twenty-fifth.

In this cozy Holiday History bedtime story, we wander through the origins of the Twelve Days of Christmas and rediscover a world where winter was not rushed through, but savored. From the Lord of Misrule turning society upside down 🎭 to lively Twelfth Night masquerades and the arrival of the Three Kings ⭐, this episode brings the old festival season back to life.

Settle in, get comfortable, and let this gentle historical journey carry you into the heart of winter and the glow of long-lost traditions.

Where in the world are you listening from tonight? Tell us in the comments. 🌍

Sweet dreams, and happy Twelve Days of Christmas. 🎄✨

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