Did You KNOW... This Song was Designed to Help Children Learn the Catechism. :) :) :)
Original Verse-By-Verse Explanation:
12 DRUMMERS DRUMMING ♪ 12 ARTICLES OF THE APOSTLE’S CREED
11 PIPERS PIPING ♪ 11 “FAITHFUL” DISCIPLES
10 LORDS A-LEAPING ♪ TEN COMMANDMENTS
9 LADIES DANCING ♪ NINE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
8 MAIDS A-MILKING ♪ EIGHT “BEATITUDES”
7 SWANS A-SWIMMING ♪ SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD (“HOLY SPIRIT”; Rev. 1:4, 4:5, 5:6)
6 GEESE A-LAYING ♪ SIX DAYS OF CREATION
5 GOLDEN RINGS ♪ FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES
4 CALLING BIRDS ♪ FOUR GOSPELS
3 FRENCH HENS ♪ FAITH, HOPE, & CHARITY
2 TURTLE DOVES ♪ OLD & NEW TESTAMENTS
A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE ♪ JESUS CHRIST
Updated Christian/Catholic Version:
So, My Brother Suggested I that sing the "12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Correctly (with the Intended Meanings). (I started 2 Lose my Voice near the End! HAHAHA!)
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“...Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” (-Matthew 8:17, Bible.)
“...Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.” (-Psalm 35:27, Bible.)
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