I do not know who wrote this, my sister emailed it to me. I hope it works for you.
The Partridge in a Pear Tree is Jesus Christ.
The Two Turtle Doves are the Old and New Testaments.
The Three French Hens represent Faith, Hope and Love.
The Four Calling Birds are the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
The Five Golden Rings recall the Torah or Law, The first five books of the Old Testament.
The Six Geese a-Laying stand for the six days of creation.
The Seven Swans a-Swimming represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit. (Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership and Mercy.)
The Eight Maids a-Milking are the eight Beatitudes (The eight blessings given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.)
The Nine Ladies Dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control.)
The Ten Lords a-Leaping are the Ten Commandments.
The Eleven Pipers Piping represent the eleven Faithful Disciples.
The Twelve Drummers Drumming symbolize the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!