With Christmas as the first day, every one of the 12 days celebrates a different saint, from St. John the Apostle on Dec. 27 to the Virgin Mary on Jan. 1. Today, how—and when—the 12 days are ...

Here's a look at the 12 days of Christmas and what it has to do with Epiphany. The 12 Days of Christmas start on Christmas Day on Dec. 25 and run through the new year until Jan. 6, the Epiphany.