Whether it's true or not tomorrow is the Twelfth Day

Partridge in a Pear Tree

2 Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testaments
3 French Hens = Faith, hope, and charity, as the principle theological virtues
4 Calling Birds = the Four Gospels
5 Golden Rings = The first five books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch,” which gives the history of man’s fall from grace
6 Geese A-laying = the six days of creation (highlighting life)
7 Swans A-swimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
8 Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes
9 Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10 Lords A-leaping = the Ten Commandments
11 Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles
12 Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed

And as they say: Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.