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Symbolism in The Twelve Days of Christmas Song

Explore the rich symbolism behind "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song and its religious significance, deciphering the hidden meanings behind each verse, from the partridge in a pear tree to the twelve drummers drumming. Discover the deep theological connections and biblical references embedded in this holiday classic. Watch YouTube videos to delve deeper into the song's hidden messages.

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Symbolism in The Twelve Days of Christmas Song

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  1. The Twelve Days of Christmas A song rich with symbolism

  2. Youtube videos • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJXqRFwtjKQ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpinzLXXp14 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQEOBZLx-Z8 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDBMzGq1vhs

  3. First Day of Christmas On the First Day of Christmas My true love gave to me: A partridge in a pear tree. True love = God The Father Partridge in a pear tree =Jesus the Christ

  4. Second Day of Christmas On the Second Day of Christmas my true love gave to me: two turtle doves And a partridge in a pear tree Two turtle doves = Old and New Testaments

  5. Third Day of Christmas • On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. • Three French Hens = 3 Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love.

  6. Fourth Day of Christmas • On the Fourth Day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree. • Four Calling Birds = 4 Gospels by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

  7. Fifth Day of Christmas • On the Fifth Day of Christmas my True Love sent to me: Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge and a Pear Tree. • Five Golden Rings = 1st 5 books of the Old Testament known as the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and, Deuteronomy

  8. The Sixth Day of Christmas • On the Sixth Day of Christmas my True Love gave to me : Six Geese A-Laying, Five Golden Rings, Four Calling Birds, Three French Hens, Two Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree • Six Geese A-Laying = 6 days of Creation

  9. Seventh day of Christmas • On the Seventh Day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Seven Swans A-Swimming, • Seven Swans A Swimming = The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit which are Wisdom, Counsel, Knowledge, Piety, Understanding, Fortitude, Fear Of The Lord

  10. The Eighth Day Of Christmas • On the Eighth Day Of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Eight Maids A-Milking • Eight Maids A-Milking = The 8 Beatitudes

  11. The Ninth Day of Christmas • On the Ninth Day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Nine Ladies Dancing • Nine Ladies Dancing = The 9 Fruits of the Holy Spirit which are love, patience, goodness, gentleness, joy, kindness, chastity, self-control, peace, generosity, faithfulness, modesty

  12. The Tenth Day Of Christmas • On the Tenth Day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Ten Lords A-Leaping • Ten Lords A-Leaping = The 10 Commandments

  13. The Eleventh Day Of Christmas • On the Eleventh Day of Christmas my True Love gave to me: Eleven Pipers Piping • Eleven Pipers Piping = The 11 Faithful Apostles (Judas betrayed Jesus)

  14. The Twelfth Day of Christmas • On the Twelfth Day of Christmas my True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Drummers Drumming Twelve Drummers Drumming = the 12 points of doctrine (teachings/beliefs) in the Apostle’s Creed

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