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twelfthtide


Meanings
  • Noun

    The twelfth night after Christmas, traditionally celebrated as the last night of the Christmas season.

    - "The Twelfth Night festivities included a grand feast and masked ball."
    - "Twelfth Night marks the end of the holiday season for many cultures."

Variants
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12 , twelfth , twelfths , twelve , twelves , Twelfth Day , Twelfth Days , Twelfth Night , Twelfth Nights
Etymology
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The term 'twelfth night' comes from the Old English term 'twelfthan niht', which means 'the night following the twelfth day'.


Trivia
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  1. Twelfth Night is also known as 'Epiphany Eve' in some countries.

  2. In some traditions, a king and queen are chosen to reign over the Twelfth Night celebrations.


Related Concepts
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  1. Christmastide: The period from Christmas Day to Twelfth Night is often referred to as 'Christmastide' or 'Christmastide season'.


Culture
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Twelfth Night is a significant cultural celebration in many European countries, particularly in England, where it is traditionally observed with feasting, revelry, and the performance of Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night'.

How to Memorize "twelfthtide"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a calendar with the twelve days of Christmas marked off. Twelfth Night is the final day, represented by the twelfth day.

  2. associate

    - Associate Twelfth Night with the end of the holiday season and the start of the new year.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Twelfth Night, Twelfth Night, Twelfth Night's the last night of the year' to help memorize the concept.


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