Remember the popular Christmas carol “12 Days of Christmas”? Ever wondered about the meaning and the significance behind the elements mentioned in the lyrics? I came across this little piece of information on The Lair of the Catholic Cavemen.
-The Partridge in a Pear Tree was The Blessed Virgin Mary and The Christ Child.
-Two Turtle Doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French Hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The Four Calling Birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The Five Golden Rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The Six Geese A-Laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven Swans A-Swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit–Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The Eight Maids A-Milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine Ladies Dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit–Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The Ten Lords A-Leaping were the Ten Commandments.
-The Eleven Pipers Piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The Twelve Drummers Drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed.
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Tags: Catholic, Christmas, Inspirational
If you look at the Catholic New Media Roundup my articale is on this very topic too. I am not sure waht day it on but it is still worth a look.
Cool! I’ll surely look for your article at Catholic New Media Roundup!
Artyi’s article is coming up on December 26, and it’s a good one.
Fantastic! Looking forward to it!