Episode 42: The Twelve Days of Christmas
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Join your host Gina as she returns from a hiatus and shares her experiences at the American folklore conference in November. She expresses gratitude to new listeners who discovered her through the conference. Gina mentions her October episodes focused on Gothic and horror short stories, and announces her December theme of exploring Christmas-themed nursery rhymes. The main focus of this episode is the history of the "12 Days of Christmas" nursery rhyme. Gina reads the entire rhyme and delves into its origins, mentioning variations in different cultures and historical interpretations. She explores the possible significance of the gifts and discusses the connection of the 12 days to the Christian celebration of Christmas tide, highlighting the historical context and traditions associated with the period. The podcast combines insights into nursery rhymes, historical contexts, and religious traditions. **Note - I forgot to mention in the podcast episode that the song we all know and love attributed to "The 12 Days of Christmas" was published by Fredrick Austin in 1780. Prior to this, it was just read out loud in rhyme. Visit my website at atiskettasketpodcast.com
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