聖誕節的十二天

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Does everyone know the True Meaning of the Twelve Days of Christmas? It wasn't just about the five gold rings and four calling doves. There is much more significance to the song. Each element in the carol is a code word for a religious reality.

1.The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.

2.The two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments.

3.Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.

4.The four calling birds are the four Gospels.

5.The five gold rings recall the torah (Law) the first five books of the Old Testament.

6.The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation.

7.Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Spirit.

8.The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes.

9.Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the spirit (Gal.5).

10.The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.

11.Eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples.

12.Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the 12 points of belief in the Apostles Creed.

(ZT)