JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH MY FRIENDS HERE I GOT THIS FROM Y FIBRO SITE. THOUGHT Y'ALL MIGHT ENJOY AS MUCH AS I DID.
LOVE TRISH
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What in thr world do leaping lords , french hens , swimming swans , and especially the partridge that won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas??
From 1558 until 1829 , Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a song for young children. It has two levels of meaning:the surface meaning plus the hidden message known only to members of the church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testament
Three French hens stand for Faith , Hope , Love
Four calling birds are the 4 gospels of Matthew,Mark,Luke and John
Five golden rings recall the Torah, or Law ,the first 5 books of the Old Testament
Six geese a laying stand for the 6 days of creation.
Seven swans-a-swimming represent the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit , Prophecy,Serving,Teaching,Exhortation,Contribution,Leadership,and Mercy
Eight maids a-milking are the 8 beatitudes.
Nine ladies dancing are the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit ,Love,Joy,Peace,Patience,Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,and Self Control.
Ten lords leaping are the 10 Commandments.
Eleven pipers are for the 11 disciples.
Twelve drummers symbolize the 12 points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
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LOVE TRISH
:shock:
What in thr world do leaping lords , french hens , swimming swans , and especially the partridge that won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas??
From 1558 until 1829 , Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a song for young children. It has two levels of meaning:the surface meaning plus the hidden message known only to members of the church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testament
Three French hens stand for Faith , Hope , Love
Four calling birds are the 4 gospels of Matthew,Mark,Luke and John
Five golden rings recall the Torah, or Law ,the first 5 books of the Old Testament
Six geese a laying stand for the 6 days of creation.
Seven swans-a-swimming represent the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit , Prophecy,Serving,Teaching,Exhortation,Contribution,Leadership,and Mercy
Eight maids a-milking are the 8 beatitudes.
Nine ladies dancing are the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit ,Love,Joy,Peace,Patience,Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,and Self Control.
Ten lords leaping are the 10 Commandments.
Eleven pipers are for the 11 disciples.
Twelve drummers symbolize the 12 points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
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