The 12 Days of Christmas

Did you know this?

•  The Partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
•  Two Turtle Doves are the Old and New Testaments.
•  Three French Hens stand for Faith, Hope and Love.
•  The Four Calling Birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
•  The Five Golden Rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first 5 books of the Old Testament.
•  The Six Geese a-laying stand for the Six Days of Creation.
•  Seven Swans a-swimming represent the Sevenfold Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
•  The Eight Maids a-milking are the Eight Beatitudes.
•  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.

Merry Christmas!