Most people are familiar with the "12 Days of Christmas" song but may not know the song is rooted in religion. The weeks leading up to Christmas is a period called Advent, when Christians prepare to ...

When the Christmas music begins in earnest in late November, it's easy for it to go in one ear and out the other. After all, we've heard these songs hundreds, if not thousands, of times over the ...

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.

Though it may be unlikely, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that the founding fathers of the United States might recognize “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” The words to the now instantly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. filmstudio / E+ via Getty Images The 12 days of Christmas likely brings to mind the festive song that's been a popular Christmas ...

The lyrics of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” once said “four colly birds” rather than “four calling birds.” Rating: True (About this rating?) When the Christmas music begins in earnest in ...