When you sing and remember the words to "The 12 Days of Christ mas" you might want to realize that this song is interpreted also as having religious meaning.

1. A partridge in a pear tree is the one true God.

2. Two turtle doves represent the Old and the New Testaments.

3. Three French hens are faith, hope and charity.

4. Four calling birds are the four gospels.

5. Five golden rings signify the books of Moses.

6. Six geese a-laying are the days of creation.

7. Seven swans a-swimming are the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

8. Eight maids a-milking are the Beatitudes.

9. Nine ladies dancing are the fruits of the spirit.

10. Ten lords a-leaping mean the Commandments.

11. Eleven pipers piping represent the faithful apostles.

12. Twelve drummers drumming hail the Apostles' Creed.

So enjoy yourself singing this happy and seemingly rather silly song, but at least know what you are singing about.

And to all a good night!