Celebrating The 12 Days of Christmas

2019-10-10
Celebrating The 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Chris Marchand
  • Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
  • ISBN: 1532655355
  • Category : Religion
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 185

The song "The 12 Days of Christmas" is a mainstay of the holiday season, but the practice of celebrating Christmas as a twelve-day festival fell out of fashion long ago in most cultures. In Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas, author Chris Marchand explores the history behind the season and individual feast days from December 25 to January 6, and then offers suggestions for how you can celebrate it with your family, church, or community. Along with this, he provides answers to many of the nagging questions surrounding the holiday, such as the history behind the twelve-days song, why December 25 was chosen as the date, and what to do about its supposedly pagan origins. The challenge before us is to first help people see Christmas as a holiday that begins, rather than ends, on December 25, and then to together figure out how to reinvent Christmas in the present by learning how it was celebrated in the past.

The 12 Days of Christmas

2023-08-23
The 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Harry Rand
  • Publisher: McFarland
  • ISBN: 1476647666
  • Category : Music
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 247

In the whole body of Christmas carols sung in English, among the most famous and beloved is a song universally called "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Although its association with the holiday remains unquestioned, the tune was originally a raucous drinking song with wildly different connotations. This book documents the unfamiliar and distant history of one of the world's most well-known holiday songs, inextricably linked to the earliest celebrations of a festival suppressed by the Church itself. The rowdy and mischievous tone of traditional Christmas has vanished, as have the songs that accompanied the festival of drinking, gambling, fighting, feasting and sex. Modern participants of Christmas may be either embarrassed or pleased to discover the scandalous roots of a beloved holiday classic.

The 12 Days of Christmas

2010-10-14
The 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Rachel Isadora
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • ISBN: 110164883X
  • Category : Juvenile Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

Set in Africa, this beautiful rendition of the classic Christmas carol has a unique twist: colorful icons illustrate the various gifts repeated in each verse of this cumulative song, creating a rebus-style text that gives young children a fun way to follow along and chime in with the lyrics. The gorgeous, wonderfully detailed collage illustrations, comprised of colorful kente cloth and cut paper, feature tribal drummers and dancers, traditional clothing and native wildlife, making every scene as visually striking as the last.

The 12 Days of Christmas

2020-11-25
The 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Linda Jordan
  • Publisher: Metamorphosis Press
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 181

12 Days - 12 Off-Worlders 12 Off-worlders work at their own embassies here on Earth. Understanding humans continues to be a problem. A study group must be the right solution. Until a wacky human instructor assigns a silly Christmas song for homework. Each off-worlder must interpret a verse and present their findings to the group. A heartwarming collection of connected stories. Readers who love humorous science fiction need to pick this one up today!

The 12 Days of Christmas

2021-11-11
The 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Poppy Alexander
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • ISBN: 1409196437
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 320

'A real festive treat' JULES WAKE 'Heart-melting and mouthwatering, this Christmas treat is as sweet and delicious as a marron glacé' VERONICA HENRY 'A festive romance that reminds us of the importance of living in the moment' HELEN ROLFE 'Deliciously romantic' WOMAN'S OWN 'Such a warm, delightful Christmas tale' CATHERINE MILLER 'All the joy of Christmas in one delicious, utterly mouth-watering package' JULIE CAPLIN 'Romantic and uplifting' WOMAN & HOME 'Charming, full of festive fun and romance' MY WEEKLY 'Utterly brilliant' CLAIRE WADE The most magical time of the year... For the first time in ten years, Freya is back in the little village of Middlemass for Christmas. The streets might be twinkling with fairy lights, but after the recent loss of her mother, she's never felt less festive. Forced to sleep under the same roof as her handsome neighbour Finn, Freya realises she's going to need a distraction - fast! So she sets herself a challenge: to cook the '12 Days of Christmas'. Her delicious food soon brings the villagers together, and as each day passes, old friendships are renewed, memories stirred and there's even the flickering of romance... She was only meant to stay for the holidays, but could Middlemass - and Finn - steal her heart forever? *** Praise for Poppy Alexander: 'Friendship, community and a little bit of romance - what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot 'Books, bats and romance...a perfect escape. I loved spending time with the characters of Middlemas.' Liz Fenwick 'My first Poppy Alexander book but definitely not my last. What a lovely, engaging, perceptive story The Littlest Library is' Sue Moorcroft 'Five of the biggest stars for The Littlest Library. I thoroughly enjoyed spending some time with Jess and her phone box full of books.' Catherine Miller 'I loved everything about this book. It is filled with so much warmth, gentle humour and some very heart touching moments' Sue Fortin 'A great festive read.' NetGalley Reviewer 'This book was literally one of my favourite reads this year!' NetGalley Reviewer

Stories for the 12 Days of Christmas (Paperback)

2017-07-13
Stories for the 12 Days of Christmas (Paperback)

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  • Author: Linda Mansfield
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • ISBN: 0996243313
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 104

Paperback version of "Stories for the 12 Days of Christmas," a collection of 13 short stories with a Christmas theme.

The 12 Days of Christmas: A Carol Catechism

The 12 Days of Christmas: A Carol Catechism

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  • Author: John L. Hoh, Jr.
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • ISBN: 1105250059
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 86

A Parent's Guide to 12 Days of Christmas

2018-08-01
A Parent's Guide to 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Axis
  • Publisher: David C Cook
  • ISBN: 0830776788
  • Category : Family & Relationships
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 12

“Four calling birds, three French hens, two …” Wait! That’s not what the 12 days are at all. Use this guide to learn about the real 12 days of Christmas, why they matter, and how to begin more meaningful Christmas traditions. (Note: this is not a devotional.) Parent Guides are your one-stop shop for biblical guidance on teen culture, trends, and struggles. In 15 pages or fewer, each guide tackles issues your teens are facing right now—things like doubts, the latest apps and video games, mental health, technological pitfalls, and more. Using Scripture as their backbone, these Parent Guides offer compassionate insight to teens’ world, thoughts, and feelings, as well as discussion questions and practical advice for impactful discipleship.

The Ancient Wisdom of the 12 Days of Christmas

2005-11-15
The Ancient Wisdom of the 12 Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Rain on the Earth
  • Publisher: AuthorHouse
  • ISBN: 1463479212
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 241

The 12 Days of Christmas was used by Celtic peoples who believe the Christ Consciousness is a level of understanding of our unity with the Creator that has practical application in our lives. This knowledge lives within you and can be accessed through your intimate and infinite relationship with the Creator. The Ceremony contains simply profound tools embodied in its symbols and form that can awaken, stir and ignite these powers in your life, so you can realize, activate and live your Divine Design. Consecrating your lifes purpose, year after year. Through this empowerment you can make the difference to the world that you came to contribute.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

1996-10
The Twelve Days of Christmas

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  • Author: Robert Sabuda
  • Publisher: In the Hands of a Child
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Carols
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 49

A delightful pop-up version of the popular. A young woman's true love sends her extravagant gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas. The timeless song of the The Twelve Days of Christmas springs to life in this lavish pop-up edition by award-winning author, artist, and paper engineer Robert Sabuda. Sure to be a classic, this elegant keepsake will be treasured by all, each and every holiday season.