In this traditional carol of a true love sending an impossible number of impossibly extravagant gifts, there is a story.
A legend that this song was written as a secret catechism used at a time when to be a Catholic was to be a criminal..... one who would be killed for religious beliefs. The song could be used to teach children (and others!) the tenets of the Catholic faith.
Each of the gifts, that grow in number and importance over time, represents gifts from God [the one who truly loves us].
Whether the song was used in this fashion or not, it is a unique opportunity for a devotional
which will begin [tradition again]
tomorrow
on
Christmas Day.
Never knew this story behind the 12 Days of Christmas! Thanks for sharing!!!! :)
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