however, Christmastide lasts longer, until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. For some, the Twelve Days are considered 26 December to 6 January, thus including Epiphany.

History

In 567, the Council of Tours "proclaimed the twelve days from Christmas to Epiphany (that is, through to the end of 5 January, as Epiphany begins the following day) as a sacred and festive season, and

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