Tuesday, December 9, 2025
AND GAVE GIFTS TO
MEN
Eph 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace
according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Eph 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on
high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
There's a
theory
floating around claiming that during a time when Christians were punished for
worshiping openly, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song was used to
secretly pass on the ideology of Christianity. Per this theory, each gift on
the list symbolizes a different aspect of the Christian faith:
The Partridge in the Pear
Tree is Jesus
Christ. [Christ
on the Cross]
The 2 Turtle Doves are The Old and
New Testaments.
The 3 French hens are Faith, Hope
and Charity, the theological virtues.
The 4 Calling Birds are
the four
gospels
and/or the four evangelists.
The 5 Golden Rings are
the first
five books of the Old Testament.
The 6 Geese A-laying are
the six
days of creation.
The 7 Swans A-swimming
are the
gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments.
The 8 Maids A-milking are
the
eight beatitudes.
The 9 Ladies Dancing are
the nine
fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The 10 Lords A-leaping
are the
ten commandments.
The 11 Pipers Piping are the eleven
faithful apostles.
The 12 Drummers Drumming
are the
twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed. Article in Good
Housekeeping online magazine. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/a29212592/12-days-of-christmas-meaning-facts/
Lord,
thank You for the Incalculable riches are ours.
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