Confessions of an Undisguised Drama Queen

Monday, December 20, 2004

The 12 Days of Christmas

There are five more days to Christmas... and I'm already feeling the festive bulge arising around my waist. Sheesh. Whatever happened to my supposed low calorie diet.

Apparently all the eating boo-boos went out the window when I indulged in all the bbq food the guys in my block were preparing. Yummylicious. Thanks guys, for the great food and beer! Burp.

For Huiyan's interest, I shall share the meaning of the 12 days of Christmas. We were desperately trying to recall what "my true love gave to me" on each day of Christmas. Here's the completed list and their biblical meanings. The "true love" actually refers to God who bestows gifts to His children (us!),

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me, a partridge in a pear tree.
The partridge symbolises Jesus Christ, the only Son of God

On the second day of Christmas, two turtle doves.
The turtle doves represent the Old and New Testament in the Bible.

On the third day of Christmas, three french hens.
They represent faith, hope and charity, which are theological virtues.

On the fourth day of Christmas, four calling birds.
Representing the 4 gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

On the fifth day of Christmas, five golden rings.
The five golden rings are like the first 5 books of the Old testament, which account for the history of Man's fall from grace.

On the sixth day of Christmas, six geese a-laying.
Symbolizing the six days God used to create earth.

On the seventh day of Christmas, seven swans a-swimming.
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit - wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety, knowledge and fear.

On the eighth day of Christmas, eight maids a-milking
The eight beatitudes - Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shall inherit the kingdom of God
- Blessed are the the meek for they shall possess the land
- Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they
shall be satisfied.
- Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.
- Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

On the ninth day of Christmas, nine ladies dancing.
Representing the nine fruits of the Holy spirit - love, JOY, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

On the tenth day of Christmas, ten lords a-leaping.
Representing the 1o Commandments.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, eleven pipers piping.
Representing the 11 faithful apostles of Jesus (Jesus had 12 disciples but one betrayed him)

On the twelveth day of Christmas, twelve drummers drumming.
Representing the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed.

Phew. There you have it. So now you know that this song is not really just a regular Christmas carol based on secular love!

[Time of Confession] 11:33 PM
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