12 Days of Christmas
Written by on December 13, 2009The Twelve Days of Christmas are the twelve days between Christmas Day, December 25, and Epiphany, January 6.
Here are the symbolic meanings of the gifts in the twelve days of Christmas
- In the pear tree, there is a partridge. This partridge stands for Jesus Christ.
- Two turtledoves symbolize Old Testament and New Testaments.
- Three French hens symbolize faith, hope and love.
- Four calling birds stand for four gospels.
- Five golden rings symbolize first five books of old testaments.
- Six geese symbolize six days of creation.
- Seven swans symbolize sevenfold gifts of spirit.
- Eight milking maids represent eight beatitudes.
- Nine dancing ladies symbolize nine fruits of spirit.
- Ten leaping lords symbolize ten commandments
- Eleven piping pipers signify eleven faithful disciples.
- Twelve drummers stands for twelve points in Apostle Creed.
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