Well, what do you know . . ?

Well, what do you know . . ?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by David Robinson

By Sharon Rosalie Wyant
Did you know this?
The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments.

-Three French hens stand for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of …the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation…….
-Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit–Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking are the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit–Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping are the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stand for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolizes the twelve points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed.
So there is your history for today. MERRY CHRISTMAS!! yes, I said MERRY CHRISTmas because Christmas is not without CHRIST!