12 Christian Christmas Days refers to the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany (January 6th).
The symbols that are associated with the 12 Christian Christmas Days are:
- 1st Day: The Partridge in a pear tree represents the one true God revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.
- 2nd Day: The "Two Turtle Doves" refers to the Old and the New Testaments.
- 3rd Day: The 3 French Hens represent the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity and also the Theological Virtues.
- 4th Day: The 4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists.
- 5th Day: The 5 Golden Rings are symbolic of the first Five Books of the Old Testament and the "Pentateuch", which are the first 5 books of the old of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
- 6th Day: The 6 Geese Laying are symbolic of the 6 days of creation.
- 7th Day: The 7 Swans Swimming refer the seven sacraments, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- 8th Day: The 8 Milking Maids symbolizes the eight beatitudes.
- 9th Day: The 9 Ladies Dancing is the Nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
- 10TH Day: The 10 Lords Leaping are symbolic of the 10 commandments of Christ.
- 11th Day: The 11 Pipers refers to the eleven Apostles.
- 12th Day: The 12 Drummers Drumming symbolizes the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed.
All the above symbols are an integral part of the Christmas carol, 12 Days of Christmas, Know more about the 12 Christian Christmas Days from Christmas Carnivals.
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