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On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
Religious symbolism of The Twelve Days of Christmas (The 12 Days of Christmas)
1 True Love refers to God
2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
5 Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace.
6 Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
8 Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed
of course, there have been many versions and parodies.
try the versions by Relient K, Taking Back Sunday, and the 12 Pains of Christmas.
2006-12-25 05:53:45
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answer #1
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answered by nybabyblu 6
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on the first day of christmas my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree, on the second day of xmas my true love gave to me: 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree, on the third day of xmas my TL gave to me: 3 french hens,2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree, on the 4 day of xmas my TL gave to me: 4 calling birds,3french hens,2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree,on the 5 day of xmas my TL gave to me, 5 gold rings, 4 calling birds 3 french hens 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree, on the 6 day of xmas my TL gave to me, 6 geese alaying,5gold rings,4 calling birds,3 french hens,2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree, on the 7th day of xmas my TL gave to me, 7 swans a swimming,6 geese alaying,5 gold rings, 4 calling birds 3 french hens 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree, on the 8th day of xmas my TL gave to me, 8 maids a milking,7swans a swimming,6 geese alaying ,5 gold rings, 4 calling birds,3 french hens 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. on the 9th day of xmas my TL gave to me: 9 drummers drumming,8 maids a milking,7 swans swimming,6geese laying5 gold rings4 calling birds3 french hens 2 turtle dove and partridge in a pear tree, on the 10th day of Xmas my TL send to me: 10 pipers piping,9 drummers druming,8 maids milking,7swans swimmming,6 geese laying,5gold rings,4calling birds,3 french hens 2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree, on the 11th day of xmas my TL send to me: 11 ladies dancing,10 pipers piping,9 drummers drumming,8 maids a milking,7 swans swimming,6 geese laying,5 gold rings,4 calling birds,3 french hens,2 turtle doves and a partridge in apear tree, on the 12th day of xmas my true love send to me: 12 lords a leaping,11 ladies dancing,10 pipers piping,9 drummers drumming,8 maids a milking,7 swans swimming,6 geese laying,5 gold rings,4 calling birds,3french hens,2 turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree......
2006-12-25 06:05:55
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answered by jesse 2
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