Monday, 10 December 2007

A partridge in a pear tree

The "12 days" of christmas originated when days began at sunset. They went from sunset on December 25th to sunset on January 6th. Because days now start at midnight, in some places the 12 days start on December 25th, in others on December  26th- interesting hey?

This information has dramatically changed my life, as  i have always thought the 12 days of christmas started 12 days before christmas, so it would start this thursday! i had already got my carol sheet to hand and started getting my throat into tune, resulting in a sore throat!! - you really do learn something new everyday! 

The 12 days of christmas carol is one of my favorite festive songs, as it gets everyone involved and has everyone in fits of laughter trying to remember the verses. People also have different interpretations as to the meanings of " 2 turtle doves" or " 7 swans are swimming"


If you want to learn more about this (some people like me do!) look at the following link:
 

and if you really want to get into the festive spirit and the 12 days of christmas early get singing!

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