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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.
By: Edwin Date: November 30, 2014, 9:35 am
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From the Church I attend.
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THE HIDDEN MEANING IN “THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS”
Have you ever wondered what the song “The Twelve Days of
Christmas” is all about? It is actually Christian code. In
16th-Century Europe, under religious persecution, Christians
developed creative means to teach children biblical truth. One
way was to use lyrics and song and “The Twelve Days of
Christmas” is an example:
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me … a
partridge in a pear tree. “My true love” is God. The partridge
is a valiant bird, willing to fight to the death to defend its
young. The pear tree represents the cross. John 10:14-15.
On the second day … two turtle doves. Following the birth of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph presented him at the temple in Jerusalem,
offering the gift of two doves to honour God. Luke 2:22-24.
On the third day … three French hens. Only the rich could afford
French poultry. These costly birds symbolised the three gifts
given to Jesus by the wise men – gold, frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11.
On the fourth day … four calling birds. Like birds calling out
with distinct voices, the four Gospel writers Matthew, Mark,
Luke and John call people to faith in Jesus as their Saviour.
John 20:31.
On the fifth day … five gold rings. Five gold rings represent
the first five books of the Bible. These books, known as the
Law, are worth far more than gold. Psalm 19:9-10.
On the sixth day … six geese-a-laying. Eggs symbolize new life.
Six geese laying eggs are the six days of creation when God, by
his Word, brought forth life on earth. Genesis 1:1, 31.
On the seventh day … seven swans a swimming. Seven swans
symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Just as cygnets
grow and change from “ugly ducklings” into beautiful and
graceful birds, so do God’s children grow and change when they
use their gifts to benefit other Christians. Romans 12:5-8.
On the eighth day … eight maids-a-milking. The eight maidens
represent eight unique teachings of Jesus, the Beatitudes, which
feed and strengthen us as milk nourishes a child. Matthew 5:3-10
On the ninth day … nine ladies dancing. Nine ladies are the nine
fruit of the Holy Spirit produced in the lives of God’s
children. The ladies dance joyfully and Christians rejoice over
the life-changing fruit of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23.
On the tenth day … ten lords-a-leaping. Lords were men with
authority to command people’s obedience and they symbolize the
Ten Commandments. Exodus 20:3-17.
On the eleventh day… eleven pipers piping. Eleven pipers
represent the eleven apostles who were chosen by Jesus and
remained faithful to him (not including Judas who betrayed
Jesus). Like children joyfully following a piper, the disciples
followed Jesus. Mark 1:16-18.
On the twelfth day … twelve drummers drumming. Drummers beat out
a loud, steady rhythm for marchers to follow, and the twelve
points in the Apostles’ Creed sound the truths of the Christian
faith.
Why not count down the twelve days of Christmas in your family?
Not in code, but as it was meant to be. Happy Christmas
everyone.
Edwin.
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Re: THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.
By: Poppy Date: November 30, 2014, 9:43 am
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It's a bit like the song about the pack of cards with each card
having a meaning.
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Re: THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.
By: Stan Date: November 30, 2014, 3:11 pm
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This is an urban myth propagated by Father Edward T. Dowling.
It's a nice song and I like it but I can't find antthing that
gives this myth credibility.
HTML http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/christmaslore/a/12_days_of_christmas_meaning.htm
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