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Twelfth Night celebrations display British heritage
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Shakespeare named his comedy "Twelfth Night" after a popular British festival that falls on the twelfth night of Christmas – January 5, or the eve of Epiphany. Revelers take to the streets, some dressed head-to-toe in holly, as a nod at Christmas traditions. The play and the festival reflect an upheaval of order, fun and madness.

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP
Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP
Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP
Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP
Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

Twelfth Night is named after a British festival celebrated in early January. /CFP

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