The 12 Days of Christmas Playing Cards
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS refer to the 12 days from December 25th until the beginning of Epiphany January 6). The popular song usually thought to be just a silly song for children, but some contend that it was created as a mnemonic device used for Christian instruction, perhaps dating back to the 16th century The 'TRUE LOVE' mentioned in the son refers to G-D Himself.  A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAK TREE refers to Jesus.  TWO TURTLE DOVES refer to the Old and New Testament.  THREE FRENCH HENS refer to the three Theological virtues: faith,hope and love.  FOUR CALLING BIRDS refer to the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. FIVE GOLDEN RINGS refer to the Five Books of the Old Testament or Torah.  SIX GEESE A-LAYING refer to the refer to the six days of creation.  SEVEN SWANS A-SWIMMING refer to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: prophecy, ministry, teaching, exhortation,giving,lending and compassion.  EIGHT MAIDS A-MILKING refer to the 8 beatitudes 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit 2) those who mourn 3) the meek 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness 5)the merciful 6) the pure in heart 7) peace-makers 8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sakeNINE LADIES DANCING refer to the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: love,joy peace,  patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,gentleness and self-control.TEN LORDS A LEAPING refer to the 10 Commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me 2) Do not make and idol 3)Do not take G-d's name in vain 4) Remember the Sabbath Day 5) Honor your Father and Mother 6) Do not Murder 7) Do not commit adultery 8) Do not steal 9) Do not bear false witness 10) Do not covet (Exodus 20:1-17). ELEVEN PIPERS PIPING refer to the eleven faithful apostles: 1) Simon Peter 2) Andrew 3) James 4) John 5) Philip 6) Bartholomew 7) Matthew 8) Thomas 9) James bar Alphaeus 10) Simon the Zealot 11) Judas bar James TWELVE DRUMMERS DRUMMING refer to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles' Creed.