The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly.

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The Czech composer Pavel Stanék wrote the present „4 Weihnachtslieder“ (4 Christmas Carols) for precisely this instrumentation. Based on "Tochter Zion", "Es wird scho glei dumpa", "Auf nach Bethlehem" ...

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Storytimes include books, songs, and a craft. To register, visit www.hclibrary.us and specify location. Toddler Storytime: Toddlers ages 2-3½ can join in for stories, songs, and a craft at 10 a ...