The lyrics of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas” once said “four colly birds” rather than “four calling birds.” Rating: True (About this rating?) When the Christmas music begins in earnest in ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 12 Days of Christmas is a tradition most people know -- even if it's just part of the lyrics to the beloved song. But how much do we really know about it? Let's connect the dots.

Love it or hate it, the “The 12 Days of Christmas” is a staple tune of, well, Christmas. Singing it over and over again, or perhaps yucking it up to a popular parody, is one of many favorite Christmas ...

A partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me ... European goldfinches, European turtle dove, finches and greenfinch feed on seeds in a snow covered garden, after ...

Most people are familiar with the "12 Days of Christmas" song but may not know the song is rooted in religion. The weeks leading up to Christmas is a period called Advent, when Christians prepare to ...

For years, Snopes has covered the origins and myths attached to classic holiday songs such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "Jingle Bells." We've also dived into the possibly unsavory history of ...