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.

Do not try to keep Christmas without good will towards men." — Charles Spurgeon "For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when it's mighty Founder was a child ...

Overall, people in central Indiana had a Merry Christmas. “We stayed home with my family and opened gifts,” said 8-year-old Emma Spurgeon. “I got a necklace from my grandma and a new outfit.” ...