What Is Twelfth Night, And What Does It Have To Do With Christmas Decorations?

An actor dressed as a character from pagan myths performs in a folk play celebrating Twelfth Night, the night before Epiphany on January 5 or 6, a Christian feast day honoring the visit of the three wise men to Jesus. Twelfth Night marked the end of the 12-day Christmas celebrations and the time to take down decorations to avoid bad luck, based on a medieval superstition later adopted by the Victorians. The occasion is tied to the festive season through cultural traditions and historical significance.

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