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From the beginning, the two musicians agreed that neither wanted a set number of players in Twelfth Night nor expectations of a certain repertoire.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night November 15-December 7, 2024 Shakespeare's delightful comedy of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, is a family-friendly spectacle that promises laughter and joy for all.
—David Catlin, The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
The title, Eat the Music, is meant to be a playful nod to ‘If music be the food of love, play on,’ from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Feb. 2024
The title, ‘Eat the Music’, is meant to be a playful nod to ‘If music be the food of love, play on,’ from Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
The Cost to Deck the Halls like a Kardashian-Jenner
Consequently, according to tradition, Twelfth Night is when those celebrating should take down their trees.
—Maria Pasquini, Peoplemag, 11 Dec. 2023
Festivities begin on Epiphany, also known as Twelfth Night or Three Kings' Day, on Jan. 6.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 13 Feb. 2024
Most king cakes are consumed on midnight on New Year's, although some cultures eat king cake on Christmas or on Jan. 6 in honor of the Epiphany (Twelfth Night, which historically marks the arrival of the three wise men/kings in Bethlehem who delivered gifts to the baby Jesus).
—USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2024
The name is derived from the Three Wise Men in the Bible, who came bearing gifts for Baby Jesus on the Twelfth Night.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Twelfth Night was
before the 12th century
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“Twelfth Night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Twelfth%20Night. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
Twelfth Night
noun
: the evening or sometimes the eve of Epiphany
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