Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas

Yes, just like the well-known Christmas Carol, we have our own version! For these twelve days, we’ll share a bit of our Chanticleer wisdom and cheer with you!

“But Jiminy Crickets, it is the 26th of December! Is it not too late for the 12 Days of Christmas?” you say.

Not to fear, Chanticleerians! The 12 Days of Christmas begins on December 26th! And it continues to the 6th of January – Three Kings Day. The four weeks leading up to Christmas is known as the Advent.

So if you haven’t finished wrapping presents, sending out those cards, and baking cookies—don’t worry—you’ve got an extra 12 days!

• Some say the Twelve Days tradition is wishing good luck and cheer for each of the following months in the new year.
• Others say the first six of the days are to pay homage to the previous year and six of the days that are in the new year bringing hope and glad tidings for coming times.
• The Twelve Days of Christmas would be a welcome break for those who worked the land.

The twelve days of Christmas run from December 26th until January 6th (Three Kings Day).

If you are singing the song, and you miss or mess up a verse, you owe your opponent (the person singing the round before you a kiss or a sweet treat or grant a favor).

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree. 

Happy Holidays to You from the Chanticleer Team! 

On the First Day of Christmas, Chanticleer brings to me…

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Couple this with access to authors at all stages of the writing journey, and you have a powerhouse community that isn’t dependent on an outside social media site that might suddenly take a downward turn.

Writing might seem like a solitary activity, but it is truly done in community. Whether you find that in The Roost or elsewhere, we’re happy to share some space in your life!

Stay Tuned for the Second Day of Christmas, and Happy Holidays to all! 

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