So, what is it – and why is it tied so tightly to the festive season? Twelfth Night is the night before Epiphany – meaning it usually falls on January 5. Epiphany, also known as the Feast of ...

The evening before Epiphany is known as Twelfth Night, while the time period from Dec. 25 through Jan. 6 is known as the Twelve Days of Christmas, with the 6th being a “13th” day in some ...

What ideas of superstition surround 'Twelfth Night'? The 5th of January is considered the Eve of Epiphany and marks the end of Christmas celebrations. Different religious groups disagree on ...