However, we were a bit confused with the way they came down... A and her daughter, Merideth, were convinced that they had it wrong. Here's how the set was created:
12 Pipers Piping
11 Ladies Dancing
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Drummer's Drumming
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans A Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Gold Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
1 Partidge in a Pear Tree
The confusion is in the first four... Isn't it
12 Drummer's Drumming
11 Piper's Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
???
What do you think?
Get this GADGET
T.K. Goforth is a musician and author of the well-received book "Chord Piano is Fun!" She also writes a music blog called "Chord Piano Chick's Mostly Musical Musings.
2 comments:
You are right about this. I know that the 11th day is for the 11 faithful Apostles who "piped" the Gospel to the world--they would not be the "ladies dancing." "Nine ladies dancing" represents the nine fruits of the Spirit....
So many spinoff songs on this carol, but in truth, it really is a gem in remembering God's plan of salvation for the world! The ornaments sound beautiful!
I know! I love the imagery and it's message in this song. So many wonderful mysteries at Christmastime that reveal God's plan of Jesus.
The ornaments were beautiful!
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