Religion News Service: In-depth. Impartial. Engaged.

Culture » Science

Legends abound for lords-a-leaping and maids-a-milking in `Twelve Days’

Active RNS subscribers and members can sign in to view this content.

Not a subscriber or member yet? Learn more about our services.

(RNS) Twelve drummers? Ten leaping lords? Two turtle doves? Chances are, the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas" are not high on anyone's Christmas list this year. In fact, it's hard to imagine they were ever popular presents. "It's not a literal song," said Mickey M...

Topics: Culture, Science
Beliefs: Christian - Catholic, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Protestant, Freethought (Atheist, Humanist, Agnostic), Hinduism, Judaism

You must acquire rights to repost our content. Log in now for permission to download and reprint or repost this article.

Sign In



Forgot Password?

You also can sign in with Facebook or Twitter if you've connected your account to them.

Sign In Using Facebook

Sign In Using Twitter