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During the years 1558-1829, anyone who was Catholic and lived in England was not allowed to practice any form of the faith. If they were caught doing anything Catholic, they were either put in jail or executed.
Many devoted Catholics participated in Catholic traditions secretly. Adults taught their children the Catholic beliefs. The song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was made as a Catechism tool. The song helped children to remember elements of Catholicism.
If someone caught the author writing the song, they would have been put to death immediately.
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Every gift mentioned in the song meant for something Catholic. For instance, the “true love” mentioned in the song was for the love we have for God. Every baptized person is the “Me” and they receive the gifts from God.
The partridge in the pear tree is the Son of God.
Two turtle doves = Old and New Testament
Three French hens = faith, hope, and charity
Four calling birds = four Gospels
Five golden rings = the first five books of the Old Testament and the mans fall of grace
Six geese of laying = six days of creation
Seven swans a swimming = seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and the seven sacraments
Eight maids of milking = the eight beatitudes
Nine ladies dancing = nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
Ten lords of leaping = Ten Commandments
Eleven pipers piping = eleven faithful apostles
Twelve drummers drumming = twelve points doctrine in the Apostles Creed.
Many devoted Catholics participated in Catholic traditions secretly. Adults taught their children the Catholic beliefs. The song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was made as a Catechism tool. The song helped children to remember elements of Catholicism.
If someone caught the author writing the song, they would have been put to death immediately.
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12 Days Of ChristmasEverything to do with 12 Days Of Christmas items.eBay.com
12 Days Of Christmas10 top 12 Days Of Christmas sites Find 12 Days Of Christmas sitesFindMeTen.com
Free Christmas DownloadsDownload Your Favorite Christmas Songs. 100% Free
Every gift mentioned in the song meant for something Catholic. For instance, the “true love” mentioned in the song was for the love we have for God. Every baptized person is the “Me” and they receive the gifts from God.
The partridge in the pear tree is the Son of God.
Two turtle doves = Old and New Testament
Three French hens = faith, hope, and charity
Four calling birds = four Gospels
Five golden rings = the first five books of the Old Testament and the mans fall of grace
Six geese of laying = six days of creation
Seven swans a swimming = seven gifts of the Holy Spirit and the seven sacraments
Eight maids of milking = the eight beatitudes
Nine ladies dancing = nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
Ten lords of leaping = Ten Commandments
Eleven pipers piping = eleven faithful apostles
Twelve drummers drumming = twelve points doctrine in the Apostles Creed.
