The history of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
The history of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
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Ever wonder about the origins of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” song? Some say it has to do with an elaborate feast. The Atlantic Monthly’s Olga Khazan recently penned a piece on the health consequences of living out the song. We dissect the culinary aspects of this most Christmas of Christmas songs.
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