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.

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 ...

For years, Snopes has covered the origins and myths attached to classic holiday songs such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." We've also dived into the possibly unsavory history of ...

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 ...