The Twelve Days of Christmas-- A Truer Meaning

A Partridge in a pear tree Jesus Christ, the Son of God Two turtle doves The Old and New Testaments Three french hens Faith, Hope and Charity, The Christian Virtues Four calling birds The four Gospels Five golden rings The first five books of the Old Testament The Pentateuch Six geese a-laying Six days of creation Seven swans a swimming The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit Eight maids a-milking The eight Beatitudes Nine ladies dancing The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit Ten lords a-leaping The Ten Commandments Eleven pipers pipering The eleven faithful apostles Twelve drummers drumming The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed ~ Author Unknown ~