12 Days of Christmas

The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ

2 Turtle doves are the Old and New Testament

3 French hens represent faith, hope, and love

4 birds calling are the four Gospels

5 golden rings recall the Torah [5 first books]

6 geese a laying represent the 6 days of creation

7 swans swimming represent the 7 fold gifts of the Holy Spirit:

    Prophecy, serving, teaching, exhorting, contribution, leadership and mercy

8 maids milking are the 8 beatitudes

9 ladies dancing are nine fruits of Holy Spirit

10 lords a leaping are the 10 commandments

11 pipers piping stand for the 11 faithful disciples

12 drummers drumming symbolize the 12 points of belief in the Apostles Creed

       And there you have Merry Christmas

               God Bless you this Christmas and New Year

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