The Twelve Days of Christmas

At its heart, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a hymn of praise to the Savior whose birth we celebrate. Each gift points to Him as the source and summit of our faith. The partridge in a pear tree-Christ on the Cross-sets the tone for the whole carol, reminding us that the joy of Christmas is rooted in the ultimate gift of love: God's gift of Himself. As St. John tells us, "The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." This truth is the foundation of our faith and the reason for our joy. The...