The Hidden Meaning Behind The 12 Days Of Christmas
This Gives A Whole New Meaning To The Song
People Often Think Of "The Twelve Days Of Christmas"
As The Days Preceding The Festival
Historically
Christmas Is The Season Of The Christian Year For The Days Beginning On December 25 And Lasting Until January 6 (The Day Of Epiphany) When The Church Celebrates The Revelation Of Christ As The Light Of The World
And Recalls The Journey Of The Magi
From 1558 Until 1829
Roman Catholics in England Were Not Allowed To Practice Their Faith Openly
During That Era Someone Wrote "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" As A Kind Of Secret Catechism That Could Be Sung In Public Without The Risk Of Persecution
The Song Has Two Levels Of Interpretation
The Surface Meaning Plus A Hidden Meaning Known Only To Members Of The Church
Each Element In The Carol Is A Code Word For A Religious Reality
The "Partridge In A Pear Tree" Is Jesus Christ
The Two Turtle Doves Are The Old And New Testaments
The Three French Hens Stand For Faith, Hope And Love
The Four Calling Birds Are The Four Gospels
The Five Gold Rings Recall The Torah (Law)
The First Five Books Of The Old Testament
The Six Geese A-Laying Stand For The Six Days Of Creation
The Seven Swans A-Swimming Represent The Sevenfold Gifts Of The Spirit
The Eight Maids A-Milking Are The Eight Beatitudes
The Nine Ladies Dancing Are The Nine Fruits Of The Spirit (Gal.5)
The Ten Lords A-Leaping Are The Ten Commandments
The Eleven Pipers Piping Stand For The Eleven Faithful Disciples
The Twelve Drummers Drumming
Symbolize The 12 Points Of Belief In The Apostles Creed
And There You Have It
The Hidden Meaning Of "The Twelve Days Of Christmas"
And The Secrets Behind The Song
12 Days of Christmas
On The First Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Second Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Third Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Fourth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Fifth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Sixth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Seventh Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Eighth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
8 Maids A Milking
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Ninth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids A Milking
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Tenth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
10 Lords A Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids A Milking
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Eleventh Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords A Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids A Milking
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
On The Twelfth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Sent To Me
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords A Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids A Milking
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese A Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
And A Partridge In A Pear Tree
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