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The Twelve Days of Christmas, updated for 2016! We start out with.... 12 Lefties Crying 11 Eagles flying ...

On the first day of Christmas sore losers gave to us, A whole lot of post-election fuss. On the Second Day of Christmas sore losers gave to us, Two Soros riots and A whole lot of post-election fuss. On the Third Day of Christmas sore losers gave to us, Three failed recounts, Two Soros riots and A whole lot of post-election fuss. On the Fourth Day of Christmas sore losers gave to us, Four-letter words, Three failed recounts, Two Soros riots and A whole lot of post-election fuss. On the Fifth Day of Christmas sore losers gave to us, Five...

This was inspired by the #ObamasTwelveDaysOfChristmas hashtag game on Twitter. Special h/t to Jon McNaughton for the image used at #10. See more of his amazing art at jonmcnaughton.com.

Legend holds that the beloved carol was actually a tool to help children learn Christian teachings. Here's what I found in regard to the meaning of the 12 gifts for the 12 days of Christmas. When Oliver Cromwell came to power in England, Catholics were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Tradition holds that Catholic parents developed "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to teach children their beliefs.

Kenosha police officers have made a Christmas video that features their version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The cops sing about gifts from their chief that include bullets, guns, jelly doughnuts, night shifts and coffee breaks. One officer is shown with his feet up on a desk sipping coffee. Another is sitting in front of a box of doughnuts, his nose and cheek smeared with jelly. A blurb on the department's Web site invites people who need a laugh "during this hectic time of year" to click on the video.

This is an Oldie but GoodieENJOY J The Twelve Days of Christmas December 14, 2001 My dearest darling John: Who ever in the whole world would dream of getting a real Partridge in a Pear Tree? How can I ever express my pleasure. Thank you a hundred times for thinking of me this way. My love always, Agnes December 15, 2001 Dearest John: Today the postman brought your very sweet gift. Just imagine two turtle doves. I’m just delighted at your very thoughtful gift. They are just adorable. All my love, Agnes December 16, 2001 Dear John: Oh! Aren’t...

The Twelve Days of Christmas are probably the most misunderstood part of the church year among Christians who are not part of liturgical church traditions. Contrary to much popular belief, these are not the twelve days before Christmas, but in the Western Church are the twelve days from Christmas until the beginning of Epiphany (January 6th; the 12 days count from December 25th until January 5th).