What are the 12 Days of Christmas?
Day 1 unfolds with a partridge in a pear tree, symbolizing Jesus Christ
Day 1 unfolds with a partridge in a pear tree, symbolizing Jesus Christ
On Day 2, two turtle doves represent the Old and New Testaments.
On Day 2, two turtle doves represent the Old and New Testaments.
Day 3 brings three French hens, symbolizing faith, hope, and charity
Day 3 brings three French hens, symbolizing faith, hope, and charity
Four calling birds on Day 4 echo the four Gospels spreading the word.
Four calling birds on Day 4 echo the four Gospels spreading the word.
"Day 5's five golden rings recall the Torah's first five books
"Day 5's five golden rings recall the Torah's first five books
Six geese a-laying on Day 6 signify the six days of creation
Six geese a-laying on Day 6 signify the six days of creation
Seven swans a-swimming on Day 7 symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Seven swans a-swimming on Day 7 symbolize the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Day 8's eight maids a-milking reflect the eight Beatitudes
Day 8's eight maids a-milking reflect the eight Beatitudes
Nine ladies dancing on Day 9 represent the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
Nine ladies dancing on Day 9 represent the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
On Day 10, ten lords a-leaping embody the Ten Commandments
On Day 10, ten lords a-leaping embody the Ten Commandments
Eleven pipers piping on Day 11 herald the eleven faithful Apostles
Eleven pipers piping on Day 11 herald the eleven faithful Apostles
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The 12 Days of Christmas is a journey through faith and tradition in celebration.
The 12 Days of Christmas is a journey through faith and tradition in celebration.