Christmas ends at 12th Night
Saturday, January 4, 2025
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| Photo by Jan Hansen |
Twelfth Night is the culmination of the 12 Days of Christmas - January 5th.
According to some traditions, that was when decorations were supposed to come down - probably because the homes were so full of calling birds, geese a-laying, and French hens, not to mention the partridges in pear trees.
My personal request is that you keep up the outdoor lights until Valentine's Day - it's too grim out there without the cheerful lights.
--Diane Hettrick
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At some point my "Christmas lights" become "Winter lights." You're so right! They are a welcome sight in our winter months.
OK with me as long as the white lights are shielded from above so as not to disturb birds flying as many do..
Oh Dear I've been lying to my child born on Jan 6th - I told him that was Epiphany the visit of the kings - dang - need to concoct a new story about how special he is.
For years I celebrated on January 6th - but when I counted on my fingers - and checked online - it was January 5th. If you count the 12 days "after" christmas, instead "of" Christmas, Epiphany is January 6th. Your child is special no matter what.
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