The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments
Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.
The four calling birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
The five golden rings recalled the Torah or 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 Holy Spirit- Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy
The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes
The nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit- Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control
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 twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed.
So there is your Christmas history lesson for today.
Merry CHRISTmas because Christmas is not without CHRIST!
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