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Just how much is a partridge in a pear tree, anyway? For the last 24 years, the PNC has calculated the CPI as a fun way to look at the cost of "The 12 Days of Christmas."

The Twelve Days of Christmas is more than a popular holiday song. Verses may represent Bible verses and Christian lessons.

Many people believe that the 12 days of Christmas end on December 25, but traditionally Xmas Day is just the beginning of the 12 days that lead up to the Epiphany.

Small changes make a big difference in striving for a more earth-conscious holiday. With alterations to Christmas traditions, celebrating a green holiday is simple.

Counting the days until Christmas is a treasured holiday tradition. Enjoy this fun holiday pastime by crafting a uniquely whimsical advent calendar.

There are many traditions and celebrations associated with the Twelve Days of Christmas which follow the Winter Solstice and Christmas.

The Twelve Days of Christmas once had birds as the gifts on each of the first seven days, and may have started out as a game - but why a partridge in a pear tree?

Privately published in the late 1980s or early 1990s, this paperback cookbook contains authentic Cajun recipes with a holiday theme

The eleventh day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of eleven ladies dancing. Why not host an event based on ballet or a John Travolta film?

America's Lifesavers are making a list of nautical holiday gifts and checking it twice. Here are some Christmas gift ideas sure to please the boater in the family.

"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a very popular Christmas carol and is a welcome addition to any web site - especially if it is animated using Javascript.

Got a gift without a receipt? Don't know if you can exchange something or get your money back? How to tackle returns on December 26th.

The seventh day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of seven swans a-swimming. Why not host a dinner or party based on swans?

Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.

The eighth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of eight maids a-milking. Why not host a meal or party based on milkmaids and dairy food?

The fifth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of five gold rings. Why not host a dinner or party based on gold and the Olympic Games?

The first day of Christmas, according to the old song, has someone sending a gift of a partridge on a pear tree. Why not host a dinner or party based on these food items?

The fourth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of four colly (calling) birds. Why not host a dinner or party based on blackbirds?

The ninth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of nine drummers drumming. Why not host a meal or party based on drums and drummer boys?

The second day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of turtle doves. Why not host a dinner or party based on these birds?

The sixth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of six geese a-laying. Why not host a dinner or party based on goose?

The tenth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of ten pipers piping. Why not host a meal or party based on Doctor Who or Scotland?

The third day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of three French hens. Why not host a dinner or party based on France or chicken?

Many people sing "The Twelve Days of Christmas" believing the "gifts" it names for each day are all in fun.

Some people believe that this popular Christmas song originally had a hidden meaning. What is this meaning and is it true?

Most people know the song about the 12 days of Christmas from Boxing Day to Twelfth Night. Why not use the words as ideas for dinner and party themes during winter?

The twelfth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of twelve lords a-leaping. Why not host a party or meal based around cricket or politics?

"On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." Millennia of tradition and symbolism lie behind the gift of two Turtle Doves.

JS Bach's sacred music, Christmas Oratorio - facts, structure, first performance, and brief history.

With the traditional tale a Christmas favourite for more than 175 years, there are several versions of The Night Before Christmas with a modern twist.

Boxing Day in Canada is a way to teach social skills like helping others. Boxing day is more than just a busy shopping day, empty boxes hold character lessons.

Featuring famous great thinkers and movers whose birthday falls on Christmas Day, December 25th. Names include Newton, Clara Barton, Sadat, Ripley and Nobel laureates.

Everything has a history, and that includes your favorite Christmas songs! The stories behind some of these songs are very interesting.

Use Christmas and holiday-themed song titles and lyrics to challenge students to practice translating French phrases and to encourage learning more French vocabulary.

An old fashioned Christmas begins with reading aloud from the best of children Christmas stories this Advent season. Two book reviews of acclaimed xmas collections.

Adding some holiday displays to the classroom can help students stay excited about learning even as they are excited about the holidays.

January 6 is Epiphany in the Christian tradition, ending the Twelve Days of Christmas. For many Christians, it is one of the major celebrations in the religious year.

If you are thinking of having a non-traditional Christmas dinner this year, skip the relatives and friends. Share this colorful meal with just one special someone.

The Victorian era was full of frills, lace, and silhouettes. Combine them with the practicality of denim for something truly special.

Christmas tree decorating is supposed to be fun but it can be exasperating.This year, get organized before you start to decorate instead of being annoyed and frustrated.

January 6th is a special day in many countries and cultures--and is celebrated with various traditions all over the world.

What is the Christian Calendar, and how does one follow it? This is a quick summary of the major dates of the Christian year.

In the famous Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the seventh day brings seven swans a-swimming. What's so special about swans?

People in Sweden enjoy special Christmas events and celebrations starting with St. Lucia Day. Like advent traditions from around the world, they hold special meaning.

December 26th is typically the day shoppers make a mad dash to department stores to exchange unwanted holiday gifts. But it can also be a day for big bargains.

King Cakes have a history rich in tradition, from the day they are eaten to the trinkets that can be found inside them.

See a complete preschool unit study based on the Winter season and holidays for math, science, art, music, language skills, food, outdoor activities and more.

Advent ,the season of hope prior to Xmas, is an important Christian observation that can get lost in early Christmas season parties and premature celebrations.

The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, and Linz on the Danube.

Creating your own Christmas mantel? Here are some beautiful ways to decorate your fireplace for the holiday season.