The "true love" refers to God
The "me" refers to each believer
The Partridge in the pear tree is Jesus Christ on the cross
The turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments
The 3 French hens are the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The 4 calling birds are the 4 gospels
The 5 gold rings are the first 5 books of the Bible (Books of Moses)
The 6 geese~a~laying are the 6 days of creation
The 7 swans~a~swimming are the 7 gifts of the Spirit
The 8 maids~a~milking are the 8 beatitudes
The 9 ladies dancing are the 9 fruits of the Spirit
The 10 Lords~a~leaping are the 10 Commandments
The 11 Pipers piping are the 11 apostles, excluding Judas
The 12 Drummers drumming are the 12 points in the Apostles Creed
If you add up all the gifts + Christmas day you get 365!!! The numbers
of days in a year!!! So everyday is a gift from God!!! |
