- A Partridge in a pear tree - Jesus Christ.
- Two Turtle Doves - The Old and New Testaments.
- Three French Hens - The Trinity and/or Faith, Hope and Charity.
- Four Calling Birds - The Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists who wrote the Gospels.
- Five Golden Rings - The first Five Books of the Old Testament.
- Six Geese A-laying - The six days of creation.
- Seven Swans A-swimming - The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Eight Maids A-milking - The eight beatitudes and/or eight persons saved in the Ark.
- Nine Ladies Dancing - The nine Fruits of the Spirit.
- Ten Lords A-leaping - The Ten Commandments.
- Eleven Pipers Piping - The remaining eleven faithful apostles.
- Twelve Drummers Drumming - The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed, and/or Apostles altogether, and/or Jewish tribes.
Start a new family tradition - extend Christmas to 12 days beginning December 14th! Here are some ideas:
- Open one present each day
- Bake and delivery Christmas goodies
- Sing carol's
- Call or visit family or friends
- Make homemade baked ornaments
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