On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
two turtledoves.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
three French hens.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
four calling birds.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
five golden rings.

On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
six geese a-laying.

On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
seven swans a-swimming.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
eight maids a milking.

On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
nine drummers drumming.

On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
ten pipers piping.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
eleven ladies dancing.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me,
twelve lords a leaping.

What each day of The Twelve Days of Christmas Signify

The 2 turtle doves signify the Old and New Testaments

The 3 french hens signify charity, hope and faith

The 4 calling birds signify the four gospels

The 5 golden rings signify the first five books of the Old Testament

The 6 geese a-laying signify the six days of creation

The 7 swans a-swimming signify the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit

The 8 maids a-milking signify the eight Beatitudes

The 9 ladies sancing signify the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit

The 10 lords a-leaping signify the 10 Commandments

The 11 pipers pPiping signify the eleven apostles

The 12 drummers drumming signify the twelve points
of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

The mystery of the Holy Night, which historically
happened two thousand years ago, must be lived as
a spiritual event in the today of the Liturgy,"
the Pope clarified. "The Word who found a dwelling
in Mary's womb comes to knock on the heart of every
person with singular intensity this Christmas.
- Christmas Quote by
Pope John Paul II

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