12/23/2020
Did you know this?
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 & 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....... -
Seven swans a-swimming represent the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy. -
The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes. -
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 symbolizes the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
So there is your history for today. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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yes, I said MERRY CHRISTmas because Christmas is not without CHRIST!
