THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Maybe that’s the idea that salvation is available to all.
Especially, those whose ordinary daily lives seem
mundane to others, even maids and ladies dancing. Don’t
know about the geese and swans though.
The ten Lords-a-leaping denote the Ten Commandments.
Lords are people of authority and the Ten Commandments
are definitely authoritative and we should pay attention to
them in our daily lives.
Eleven Pipers piping are a sign of the eleven faithful
Apostles (the twelve minus Judas). Pipers are musicians
playing a pipe, bag pipers. Pipers entertain crowds and call
attention to their music.
Finally, the twelve Drummers drumming evoke the twelve
points of the Apostles Creed, which outlines what
Christians believe. Drumming may be a bit over the top, but
understandable.
While the origin of this Carol is one of Faith, people think
of it and remember it as one of Love. It may be difficult to
express our love for someone 12 days in a row or have the
deep pockets to do so as this carol does (have you priced
Turtledoves lately?). We should never hesitate to express
that love even to those we don’t know well yet. If we don’t
do it, they might just fly away and those ‘Calling Birds’
may be calling someone else.
Give and share much love this Christmas and have faith.
Merry Christmas!
Dean Cheeseman
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