The 12 days of Christmas By egyptfreak In the sixteenth century, England proclaimed an official state church, and any other religious teaching was strictly forbidden. So, for the next three centuries, those who refused to join the official state church developed creative ways to teach children their beliefs. One popular method was to use lyrics and song. Below, you will discover the secret Christian symbols concealed in the familiar carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." This …showed first 75 words of 806 total…

…showed last 75 words of 806 total…of the Bible - The Laws 6th day...six geese a-laying Six days of creation 7th day...seven swans a-swimming Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (Romans 12:6-8) 8th day...eight maids a-milking Eight Beatitudes 9th day...nine ladies dancing Nine fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) 10th day...ten lords a-leaping Ten Commandments 11th day...eleven pipers piping The eleven faithful disciples 12th day...twelve drummers drumming The twelve points of the Apostles' Creed