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Based on the 12 Days of Christmas.
Each of the days represents a biblical reference:
1 Partridge refers to Christ
2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
5 Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch”, which gives the history of man’s fall from grace.
6 Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments:wisdom, understanding, wonder and awe, right judgement, knowledge, courage, and reverence.
8 Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes, the blessings in the Sermon on the Mount.
9 Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Self control
10 Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
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Based on the 12 Days of Christmas.
Each of the days represents a biblical reference:
1 Partridge refers to Christ
2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
5 Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch”, which gives the history of man’s fall from grace.
6 Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments:wisdom, understanding, wonder and awe, right judgement, knowledge, courage, and reverence.
8 Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes, the blessings in the Sermon on the Mount.
9 Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Gentleness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Self control
10 Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
Splendidly composed……….!
Thank you so much. xA
– Aneta Bozic
Thank you. It was a fun series to do. ;-)
– Aneta Bozic
Love this:)
Thank you. You’re very kind. xA
– Aneta Bozic
Thank you so much. Glad you like it. ;-)
– Aneta Bozic
very beautifully done
i never knew about the biblical reference.
Thank you so much. Yes it was interesting research. I’m glad you like it. ;- )
– Aneta Bozic