The 12 days of christmas and their true meaning
Title: The 12 days of christmas and their true meaning
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 806 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
The 12 days of christmas and their true meaning
Category: /Society & Culture/Religion
Details: Words: 806 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
The 12 days of Christmas
By egyptfreak
In the sixteenth century, England proclaimed an official state church, and any other religious teaching was strictly forbidden. So, for the next three centuries, those who refused to join the official state church developed creative ways to teach children their beliefs. One popular method was to use lyrics and song.
Below, you will discover the secret Christian symbols concealed in the familiar carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." This
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of the Bible - The Laws
6th day...six geese a-laying Six days of creation
7th day...seven swans a-swimming Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6-8)
8th day...eight maids a-milking Eight Beatitudes
9th day...nine ladies dancing Nine fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
10th day...ten lords a-leaping Ten Commandments
11th day...eleven pipers piping The eleven faithful disciples
12th day...twelve drummers drumming The twelve points of the Apostles' Creed