I am interested in recapturing, or perhaps, capturing for the first time, the spirit of celebrating Christmas for 12 days, starting on December 25th. Of course this is difficult in American culture, what-with the big shopping frenzy-buildup to the 25th and then the holiday being "over", other than catching the "after Christmas" sales. It's after because Christmas is, effectually, over.
But this is not how it has been in the church calendar. There is a song about the 12 days of Christmas, which I hear is reputed to have spiritual significance. Perhaps that is an appropriate starting point to discovering the meaning in the 12 days. But the practical question remains.. how to incorporate a 12-long day Christmas celebration into your home, your family, your church, your own heart?
I'd love to hear ideas and suggestions for celebrating Christmas for 12 days... leave them in the comments, along with any other feedback of course. ;)
by love.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
12 days of Christmas.
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Legend persists that:
"My true love gave to me" refers to God's gift to humanity.
The partridge is Jesus Christ.
Two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.
Three French hens represent faith, hope and charity.
Four calling birds are the Gospels.
Five gold rings are the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible.
Six geese a-laying are the six days of creation.
Seven swans a-swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Ghost.
Eight maids a-milking are the eight Beatitudes.
Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Ghost.
Ten lords a-leaping are the 10 Commandments.
Eleven pipers piping are the 11 faithful disciples, excluding Judas Iscariot.
Twelve drummers drumming are the 12 points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
Love,
Dad
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