{"id":2480,"date":"2019-12-26T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T17:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.peacelcmc.org\/?p=2480"},"modified":"2020-03-23T21:48:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T03:48:10","slug":"twelve-days-of-christmas-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.peacelcmc.org\/?p=2480","title":{"rendered":"Twelve Days of Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Twelve Days of Christmas begins on the traditional celebrated calendar day of our Lord Jesus Christ\u2019s birth, December 25th, and follows through to the Celebration of Epiphany on January 6th, where we find the acknowledgment by the Magi, Three Kings, that Jesus Christ is the Savior, Son of God.
\nThere is a lot that happens in the Liturgical Calendar in this period of time.
\nPastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and our Spirit of Peace Missional Community invite you to follow along and share the experiences on the journey with us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Twelve Days Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Historical context:
There is a popular historical notion researched by Canadian hymnologist, Hugh D. McKellar, found in his article, “How to Decode the Twelve Days of Christmas.” His research suggests that “The Twelve Days of Christmas” lyrics were intended as a catechism song to help young Catholics learn their faith, at a time when practising Catholicism was criminalised in England (1558 until 1829). https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/does-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-have-a-hidden-meaning-3299065<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our classic twelve days song is theorized to have a fundamental relationship to the religious based twelve days of Christmas in the following manner:
\nPartridge in a Pear Tree \u2013 Jesus Christ;
\nTwo Turtle Doves \u2013 The Old and New Testaments;
\nThree French Hens \u2013 The three virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity;
\nFour Calling Birds \u2013 Four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John;
\nFive Golden Rings \u2013 First five books of the Old Testament;
\nSix Geese-a-Laying \u2013 Six days of creation before God\u2019s rest on the seventh day;
\nSeven Swans-a-Swimming \u2013 Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit;
\nEight Maids-a-Milking \u2013 Eight Beatitudes;
\nNine Ladies Dancing \u2013 Nine fruits of the Holy Spirit;
\nTen Lords-a-Leaping \u2013 Ten Commandments;
\nEleven Pipers Piping \u2013 Eleven faithful disciples;
\nTwelve Drummers Drumming \u2013 Twelve points of belief in the Apostles\u2019 Creed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twelve Days of Christmas
\nFinancial Analysis
\nWe may all know the Twelve Days of Christmas Song. Ever wonder what investment of resources it might take to arrange an experience like this today?
\nCost: All these gifts would cost a pretty penny.
\nEvery year since 1984, a group of economists at PNC Wealth Management have figured out how much it would cost to actually buy all the things on the \u201cTwelve Days of Christmas\u201d list. The so-called Christmas Price Index indicates inflation and the increasing costs of certain goods. This year, for instance, if you were really going to buy everything on that list\u2014which includes hiring drummers and dancers (per performance) and milking maids (per hour), and, presumably, a group of men who are willing to leap for pay\u2014it would run you $114,651.17. Compare that to 1990, when you could get away with the whole shooting match for a cool $15,231.70. At today\u2019s prices, a performance of twelve drummers drumming would set you back an average of $2,854.50, while seven swans will run you a whopping $7,000. http:\/\/m.mentalfloss.com\/article.php?id=32015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twelve Days of Christmas Song
\nPerformed by Children Who Love to Sing
\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/oyEyMjdD2uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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