The actual 12 days of Christmas start on December 25—here are some fun facts about the song you can enjoy during the festivities.

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Jesus likely wasn’t born on December 25—but these people most definitely were.
You might be surprised to learn that German chocolate cake has nothing to do with Germany—it’s actually named after the guy who developed the specific chocolate.
The Feast of the Seven Fishes, or ‘Festa dei Sette Pesci,’ is a delectable blend of the sacred and secular, the old world and the new.
These classic films deserve a rewatch in time for their big anniversaries.
These might actually be worth a comeback, even if they sound terrible. Here are five gross-sounding foods that deserve a second chance. People ate them at one point in history!
While most holiday events are largely forgettable, these ended in injury and/or death.
Don’t believe everything you hear while in the kitchen—even if it’s an old trick your grandma swears by.
Take a moment to enjoy the advent of the colder months by curling up with these 14 words for winter from around the world.
Equal parts strange and terrifying: these are some of the many monsters that have haunted Greek mythology since antiquity.
These five figures, including Fidel Castro and Saddam Hussein, were known for specific food rules and tastes—many of which are hard to believe.
Old maps can be very deceiving—intentionally or not.
From yule goats bringing good luck to refraining from changing your underwear, these surprising superstitions once took over the holidays.
You’ve been breathing wrong, using the bathroom wrong, and even finding a way to sweat wrong. Luckily, we’re here to help.
Aren’t able to drop a lot of money right after your wedding? We get it. Here are 10 budget-friendly honeymoon locations that still feel special.
Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities, others are still celebrated to this day.