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Christian symbolism of The Twelve Days of Christmas

1 True Love
refers to God


2 Turtle Doves
refers to the Old and New Testaments


3 French Hens
refers to Faith, Hope and Charity--the Theological Virtues


4 Calling Birds
refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists

 

5 Golden Rings
refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace

 

6 Geese A-laying
refers to the six days of creation

 

7 Swans A-swimming
refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments

 

8 Maids A-milking
refers to the eight Beatitudes

 

9 Ladies Dancing
refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit

 

10 Lords A-leaping
refers to the ten commandments

 

11 Pipers Piping
refers to the eleven faithful apostles

 

12 Drummers Drumming
refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

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Jacqueline Hernandez

Advent Dec. 1-24

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