1. THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS From 1558 to 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a Cathechism song for young Catholics. Each day or element has a code word

2. 1 st day of Christmas A partridge in a pear tree

3. Jesus Christ

4. 2 nd day of Christmas Two turtle doves

5. The old and new testaments

6. 3 rd day of Christmas Three French hens

8. 4 th. Day of Christmas Four Calling Birds

9. Four gospels of Matthew Mark Luke and John

10. 5 th. Day of Christmas Five golden Rings

11. Torah or law The first five books of the old Testament

12. 6 th. Day of Christmas Six geese a-laying

13. Six days of creation

14. 7 th. Day of Christmas Seven swans a-swimming

15. Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Prophesy Serving Teaching Exhortation Contribution Leadership and Mercy

16. 8 th. Day of Christmas Eight maids a- milking

17. The eight beatitudes

18. 9 th. Day of Christmas Nine ladies Dancing

19. Nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness and Self - control

20. 10 th. Day of Christmas Ten lords a-Leaping

21. The Ten Commandments

22. 11 th. Day of Christmas Eleven Pipers Piping

23. Eleven Faithful Disciples

24. 12 th. Day of Christmas Twelve drummers Drumming

25. Twelve Points of belief in the Apostles’ Creed