Christmas Day is the first of the 12 days of Christmas. The 12 Days is viewed by Christians as the amount of time it took the three magi, or wise men, to travel to Bethlehem for the Epiphany. Therefore, the "Christmas Season" does not end on Christmas Day, but instead continues until January 6th. Though entirely secular in its appearance, the Christmas carol (with this name) actually contains much deeper meaning. Our family still believes the Christmas season continues until January 6th.

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Meanwhile, the photos in this gallery are just for fun and as an expression of family joy.