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12 Days of Christmas: its historical roots?

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With the countdown to Christmas now on, Soundings contributor Lindsay reviews some of the common misunderstandings about the Twelve Days of Christmas. Views on the song’s origins vary and this interpretation considers Shakespeare’s influence on the traditional ‘Twelfth Night’ revelries and how a UK music teacher fixed the Christmas Carol to please everyone – with maybe the exception of Northern England & Scottish Counties!

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An historical perspective on the Twelve Days Of Christmas
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    Lindsay is a physically disabled person and previous Assistance Dog owner. In the past she was involved as an actor and scriptwriter with a local Amateur Dramatics Society and during Lockdown became a topical piece contributor for a parish newsletter. All creative avenues are explored, particularly art based as initially a trained Graphic Designer and now a keen hobbyist party game, boardgame developer. Lindsay also undertakes diverse online charity work as both a Volunteer Humanitarian Mapper and an Audio Content Contributor.
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