The song 12 Days of Christmas
The song Twelve Days of Christmas was written in England as a catechism song. From 1558 to 1829, Roman Catholics were allowed to practice thier faith in Englan openly. It was written anonymously as a memory song for young christians to learn the important tenents and principles of thier faith.
Each of the gifts in the song is a code word for the hidden meaning and connection to the teachings of their faith. The True Love in the song is God Himself. The Me is every baptized believer and the Partridge is Jesus Christ the savior.
1st Day, Partrige in a Pear Tree
Jesus Christ
2nd Day, Two Turtle Doves
The Old and New Testaments
3rd Day, Three French Hens
Faith, Hope and Charity
4th Day, Four Calling Birds
The four Gospels and/or the four Evangelists
5th Day, Five Golden Rings
The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the Pentateuch
6th Day, Six Geese-A-Laying
The six days of creation
7th Day, Seven Swans-A-Swimming
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the sacraments.
8th Day, Eight Maids-A-Milking
The eight beattitudes
9th Day, Nine Ladies Dancing
The nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
10th Day, Ten Lords-A-Leaping
The Ten Commandments
11th Day, Eleven Pipers Piping
Then Eleven faithful Apostles
12th Day, Twelve Drummers Drumming
The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed
