The Partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
Two Turtle Doves are the Old and New Testaments.
Three French Hens stand for Faith, Hope, and Love.
The Four Calling Birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
The Five Golden Rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
The Six Geese a Laying stand for the six days of Creation.
The Seven Swans a Swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
The Eight Maids a Milking are the eight Beatitudes.
The Nine Ladies Dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
The Ten Lords a Leaping are the Ten Commandments.
The Eleven Pipers Piping stand for the eleven faithful Disciples.
The Twelve Drummers Drumming symbolize the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
What is the original Apostles' Creed?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
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