The 12 Days Of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas
The Partridge in a Pear tree is Jesus Christ.
The Two Turtle Doves are the Old and New Testaments.
The Three French Hens stand for Faith, Hope, and Charity.
The Four calling birds are the four Gospels of Mathew, Mark, Luke and John.
The Five Gold Rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first Five Books of the Old Testament
The Six Geese a-laying stand for the Six days of Creation
The Seven Swans a-swimming represent the Seven old Gifts of the Holy Spirit,
Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership and Mercy.
The Eight Maids a-milking are the Eight Beatitudes.
Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are they that Mourn, for they shall be Comforted.
Blessed are the Meek, for they shall inherit the Earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after Righteousness, for they shall be Filled.
Blessed are the Merciful, for they shall obtain Mercy
Blessed are the pure in Heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called the Children of God.
The Nine Ladies dancing are the Nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
The Ten Lords-a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.
The Eleven Pipers piping stand for the Eleven Faithful Disciples.
The Twelve Drummers drumming symbolizes the Twelve points of belief in the Apostles Creed
Here endeth your History lesson for today,
Merry Christmas to All.
[Merry Christ - Mas, because without Christ it isn’t Christmas]
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