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The Tenth Day of Christmas
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: ten lords-a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids-a-milking, seven swans-a-swimming, six geese-a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!
In the Middle Ages, lords could, to some extent, define the law within their own lands. So the lords are the Ten Commandments.
To celebrate, they suggest having a family game day, including jumping and running activities. I don’t have anyone else at home to play games with, but I can probably jump around a bit. 🙂
12 Days of Christmas for My Priest: Day 9
On the ninth day of Christmas, my friend Jenn gave to me: nine chapters read of the Gospels, eight chapters read of the NT, seven prayers throughout the day, six chapters read of the OT, FIVE MINUTES OF SILENCE! (Shhh…), all four rosaries, three acts of penance, two photographs, and one hour of Adoration!
The Ninth Day of Christmas
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: nine ladies dancing, eight maids-a-milking, seven swans-a-swimming, six geese-a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!
The nine ladies symbolize the fruits of the Spirit as listed in Galatians.
Today’s family celebration is to learn a new dance. What’s your favorite dance? What shall I try tonight?
The Eighth Day of Christmas
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: eight maid-a-milking, seven swans-a-swimming, six geese-a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!
Milkmaids, as humble servants, are supposed to represent the Beatitudes listed in Matthew.
To celebrate, they suggest having some favorite dairy treats like ice cream or hot chocolate. I didn’t have either of these on hand, and as the weather outside was “frightful” as the song goes, I celebrated with a glass or two of milk, which I quite enjoyed. 🙂 I snuggled into my futon and read books and watched movies all day. A peaceful and relaxing start to the new year; what more could I ask for? 🙂
12 Days of Christmas for My Priest: Day 8
On the eighth day of Christmas, my friend Jenn gave to me: eight chapters read of the NT, seven prayers throughout the day, six chapters read of the OT, FIVE MINUTES OF SILENCE! (Shhh…), all four rosaries, three acts of penance, two photographs, and one hour of Adoration!
12 Days of Christmas for My Priest: Day 7
On the seventh day of Christmas, my friend Jenn gave to me: seven prayers throughout the day, six chapters read of the OT, FIVE MINUTES OF SILENCE! (Shhh….), all four rosaries, three acts of penance, two photographs, and one hour of Adoration!
The Seventh Day of Christmas
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: seven swans-a-swimming, six geese-a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!
Graceful swans symbolize the seven gifts of grace of the Holy Spirit, as listed in the twelfth book of Romans.
I did make the little swan container for my Mom for Christmas. This is the one suggested decoration that I actually followed through with, as the others were either complex or required that I buy stuff from a craft store. The suggested activity for today is to go swimming. Really? It’s a Christmas book published in the northern hemisphere and they suggest swimming? I don’t know that I’ll make it. Especially, as today’s New Year’s Eve, and the holiday tomorrow.
This is a swan’s egg. I can probably make a swan’s egg out of all of the snow we are going to be getting. Hopefully, this is an acceptable substitute! 🙂
The Sixth Day of Christmas
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: six geese-a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!
Since eggs symbolize new life, the geese stand for the six days of creation described in Genesis.
They suggest that we decorate eggs with nontoxic markers or crayons. I don’t think I’ll celebrate in quite this way, as I associate all egg decoration with Easter, but I did have eggs for breakfast this morning. Does that count?
And here’s a picture of some decorated eggs:
12 Days of Christmas for My Priest: Day 6
On the sixth day of Christmas, my friend Jenn gave to me: six chapters read of the OT, FIVE MINUTES OF SILENCE! (Shhh…), all four rosaries, three acts of penance, two photographs, and one hour of Adoration.
Jeremiah 30-36
Paroxysm of Giggles / Critical Mass 