Day one of 12 Days of Christmas
The religious wars in sixteenth century England made it dangerous to be a Catholic. Many people practiced their faith in secret. As the legend goes, Catholic families courageously developed unique ways to secretly pass the faith onto their children, like “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The well-known song was used to teach children about the Catholic Church. Although the lyrics may sound like nonsense, the song actually contains hidden references.
The First Day of Christmas: A Partridge in a Pear Tree
A partridge is a bird that is known to sacrifice its life for its babies. This bird represents Jesus, who is willing to give his life for us. The pear tree symbolizes the Cross.
How to celebrate the First Day of Christmas:
Spend 10 minutes in the classroom of silence, reflecting on the love Jesus has for you. If you have children, invite them to draw pictures of a partridge bird in a pear tree, and have a conversation with them about the meaning of the image.
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