The Twelve Days of Christmas was supposedly written in the 16th Century with these secret meanings to teach children about the Bible. Some believe this is only a myth but given the secret meanings listed below, it certainly could be used to teach much to children and unbelievers about biblical laws, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, creation, the Bible, and our caring and loving Lord.
THE SONG
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me=My
true love is symbolic of God the Father.
A partridge in a pear tree=Jesus Christ (The pear tree is
symbolic of the cross).
Two turtle doves=The Old and New Testaments.
Three French hens=Faith, hope and love. (1 Co 13:13)
Four calling birds=The Gospels. (Mt, Mk, Lk and Jn)
Five golden rings=The first five books of the Bible. (Ge,
Ex, Lev, Nu, Deut)
Six geese a laying=The days of creation. (Ge 1:1-31)
Seven swans a swimming=Gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Ro 12:6-8,
1 Co 12:7-11)
Eight maids a milking=The Beatitudes. (Mt 5:1-12)
Nine ladies dancing=The Fruit of the Holy Spirit. (Gal
5:22-23)
Ten lords a leaping=The Ten Commandments. (Ex 20:1-17)
Eleven pipers piping=The eleven faithful disciples. (Lk
6:14-16) Not including Judas, the betrayer.
Twelve drummers drumming=The beliefs listed in the Apostles
Creed.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for teachers and their songs which can teach us. Amen.
Sandra
Hilsabeck
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