You may want to consult that Ace Collins book for a fuller explanation.
Anyway here is an outline explanation based on his book:
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS.
A �catechism� teaching Catholic Doctrine when Roman Catholicism was
outlawed
In 16th Century England. See Ace Collins book. I think it is
entitled STORIES BEHIND THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS. Published by
Zondervan. Note also the hymn �Faith of our Fathers� was written by a
Catholic in honor of those who suffered martyrdom under Henry VIII.
The carol begins mentioning �True Love� giving. The �True Love�
refers to God.
1. Partridge refers to Christ.
The partridge gives up its life for its young.
2. Old Testament , New Testament
3. Faith, Hope and Love. I Corinthians 13.
4. The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
5. The first five books of the Bible. The Pentateuch.
6. Six days of Creation.
7. Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. e.g prophecy.
8. Beatitudes? Christ reached the Lowly.
Milk maids low status in society.
9. Fruit. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience etc.
10. Ten Commandments
11. The twelve disciples minus Judas.
12. The 12 points of Catholic Doctrine
as mentioned in the Apostles Creed.
# posted by GuyTak @ 9:55 PM
