Carol888 10
~ 2 years, 1 mo ago
Dec 13, '22 6:21pm
The partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on the first day of Christmas. Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge, the only bird that will die to protect its young.
Carol888 10
~ 2 years, 1 mo ago
Dec 14, '22 8:37am
Two Turtledoves These twin birds represent the Old and New Testaments. So in this gift, the singer finds the complete story of the Christian faith and God's plan for the world. The doves are the biblical roadmap that is available to everyone.
Carol888 10
~ 2 years, 1 mo ago
Dec 16, '22 7:18am
As Christ came to save even the lowest of the low, this gift represents the ones who would receive his word and accept his grace. Being a milkmaid was about the worst job one could have in England during this period; this code conveyed that Jesus cared as much about servants as he did those of royal blood. The eight who were blessed included the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.
