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Why do Americans sing about but don't celebrate the 12 days of Christmas? (lemmy.ml)
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Many countries celebrate Christmas through January 6th (epiphany/Three Kings), the 12th day of Christmas, but not the US. That's fine. But why sing about it if you don't celebrate it?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I guess your true love never gave to you FIVE GOLDEN RINGS.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me

A totally insufficient dowry