The Twelve Days of Christmas
The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a British Christmas carol. From 1558 until 1829, Catholics in England could not practice their Faith in an open manner. During this period, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" was written as a special song for young Catholics to teach them about their Faith. It was a 'catechism song.'
Each gift had a hidden meaning that would teach the children. "True Love" is Godnot a smitten boyfriend or girlfriend. So all the gifts "given to me" are gifts from God.
The Partridge in a pear tree is Jesus on the wood of the Cross. The reason He is described as this bird is that He is viewed as a 'mother partridge who feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings; one who is willing to sacrifice self for the life of others.'
In other words, Jesus is the Person Who is willing to die
for all and by doing that became a Savior.
The rest of the days have special meanings as well. According to Ann Bell in her
book, Handbook of Catholic Sacramentals, the meaning is:
Two Turtle Dovesthe Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Three French hensfaith, hope and love.
Four Calling Birdsthe four evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Five Golden RingsThe first five books of the Old Testament which describe creation and the encounter with evil.
Six Geese A-'LayingThe six days of creation which brought forth life and living creatures.
Seven Swans A-SwimmingThe seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Eight Maids A-Milkingthe eight beatitudes.
Nine Ladies DancingThe nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Ten Lords' A-Leapingthe Ten Commandments.
Eleven Pipers Pipingthe eleven faithful disciples.
Twelve Drummers Drummingthe twelve basic points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
Source: Fr. Calvin Goodwin, FSSP, Nebraska
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