RELIGIOUS SYMBOLISM OF THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

And Lyrics :)

The partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus Christ
2 Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4 Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
5 Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament
6 Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7 Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
8 Maids A-milking refers to the eight Beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11 Pipers Piping refers to the eleven Faithful Apostles
12 Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

On the first day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.

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.

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.

On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
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.

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.

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.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Eleven pipers piping,
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.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
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!

Pet Interviews - Mirrors

CLEANING VINTAGE COPPER

 

There is two ways that I clean my copper. Some just require more hard work than other.

The key is to use something that is acidic and/or abrasive, but not something that will scratch your surface.

 

1. BAKING SODA

This method requires more work. Baking soda is not acidic so it relies mostly on the texture to remove the tarnish. If it is the only thing you have on hand, it will work, but it would work even better with lemon juice added.

 

Method

Sprinkle baking soda onto a rag, use rag to rub tarnish off of copper, rinse baking soda off of pan dry and buff with clean towel

 

2. LEMON & SALT

 

Same method as above

LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO WEAR BORING ACCESSORIES

Fashion changes, but style endures.

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”
― Oscar Wilde

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
― Coco Chanel

“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”
― Coco Chanel

“The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.”
― Yves Saint Laurent

“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.”
― Coco Chanel

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.”
― Coco Chanel

THE OTHER SERENITY PRAYER

 

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT - “Peace is always beautiful.”

 

Live Life in Full Bloom

When we hear the word “bloom” we often think of flowers but an alternate definition suggests ‘a flourishing, healthy condition; the time or period of greatest beauty, artistry, etc.” 

Believe in Tomorrow

It’s easy to give up on your goals when you aren’t seeing any results. However, the lovely quote from Audrey Hepburn, “To plant a Garden is to believe in tomorrow”, reminds us that nothing happens overnight. When we plant a seed it will take days, weeks, or even months before we will enjoy the blooms. Just like a garden our we should plant seeds towards our goals and be patient and believe in tomorrow. 

“I am thankful for my struggle because, without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength."

 

Anne Frank

“A quiet conscience makes one strong!”