The partridge in a pear tree
was Jesus Christ.
The two turtledoves were the Old and New Testaments.
The three French hens stood for faith, hope, and love.
The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew,
Mark, Luke, & John.
The five golden rings recalled the Torah, or Law, the first
five books of the Old Testament.
The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
The seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy
Spirit: Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership,
and Mercy.
The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
The nine ladies dancing were the fruits of the Holy Spirit;
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness,
and Self Control.
The ten Lords a-leaping were the Ten Commandments.
The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
The twelve drummers symbolized the twelve points of the Belief in the
Apostles' Creed.