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Christmas
Christmas Season / Christmastide / The Twelve Days of Christmas
January 5 (fixed)
All Christians
The period from Christmas Day through the eve of Epiphany, known as the "Twelve Days of Christmas. " In Catholic tradition, the Christmas season extends until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
Many traditions observe the days between Christmas and Epiphany as a continuous celebration, with special feasts on December 26 (St. It usually falls on or around January 5 (fixed).
It is especially important in All Christians traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- liturgical season
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Birth of Christ
- Liturgical colour
- White, Gold
- Public holiday
- Yes — in at least one country
Common questions
Christmas Season is observed on January 5 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The period from Christmas Day through the eve of Epiphany, known as the "Twelve Days of Christmas." In Catholic tradition, the Christmas season extends until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Many traditions observe the days between Christmas and Epiphany as a continuous celebration, with special feasts on December 26 (St. Stephen), December 27 (St. John), and December 28 (Holy Innocents).
It is associated with All Christians. It falls in the Christmas season of the liturgical year.
Yes — Christmas Season is a public holiday in at least one country (including GB). In the UK, check whether your nation marks it as a bank holiday.
