It is fun. You will get so caught up in singing along that you won't even give it a second thought as to how the band chimed in. And then you'll look up to see that its just your 3 year old yanking every noisy ornament off your tree. Oh, and you will especially enjoy one of your sweet, yet congested children (ehem..Haley..) belting it out to the part "FIVE golden stars!"
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Sometime after evening prayers, goodnight kisses, and mommy-I-have-to-pee's...the very catchy lyrics led my mind to the original song and it's lyrics. And then of course I have to look it up!
I came across some very interesting descriptions of the origins of this memorable song, all of them leading to Biblical meanings. Here are some highlights of what I found:
1. There was a time when Catholics in England could not practice their faith in public or private; it was a crime to do so. The Twelve Days of Christmas was then written as a "catechism song" to help young believers understand their faith. Read more here.
2. The Twelve Days symbolize the 12 days from Christmas to the Epiphany on January 6th. Read more here.
3. Both of the above and this reference break down the lyrics Biblical representations:
Partridge in a pear tree...Jesus on the cross
Two turtle doves...New and Old Testaments
Read more here.
As always, my posts are open for discussion, my heart for wisdom, so if you know more about this topic - please share!
Linking to: The Barn Hop, Far Above Rubies, Growing Home, Time-Warp Wife, Deep Roots at Home, Raising Homemakers, Women Living Well, Raising Mighty Arrows
