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The Interesting History Behind the "12 Days of Christmas" Song

We all have our favorite Christmas songs, but not all Christmas classics have a history the way that the "12 Days" does. In ...
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What exactly are the '12 Days of Christmas'?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 12 Days of Christmas is a tradition most people know -- even if it's just part of the lyrics to the beloved song. But how much do we really know about it? Let's connect the dots.