There is one religious song that has continually baffled ME. have you ever puzzled concerning THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS? What within the world do bound lords, french hens, swimming swans, and particularly the partridge United Nations agency will not commence of the Pyrus communis ought to do with Christmas?
Today, I discerned.
From 1558 till 1829, Roman Catholics in England weren't allowable to apply their religion brazenly. somebody throughout that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. it's 2 levels of which means: the surface which means and a hidden meaning far-famed solely to members of their church. every component within the carol encompasses a code word for a Catholic reality, that the youngsters might bear in mind.
The partridge during a Pyrus communis was the Nazarene.
Two turtle doves were the recent and New Testaments.
Three French hens stood for religion, hope, and love.
The four vocation birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
The 5 golden rings recalled the Torah or law, the 5 books of the will.
The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
Seven swans a-swimming depicted the septuple gifts of the Holy Spirit: Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
Nine women performing arts were the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, fidelity, Gentleness, and Self management.
The 10 lords a-leaping were the Decalogue.
The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven trustworthy disciples.
The twelve drummers percussion symbolized the twelve points of belief within the Apostles' Creed.
I currently skills that strange song became a religious song...
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