On the 9th day of Christmas

Nine Ladies Dancing – The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit:

1) Love,

2) Joy,

3) Peace,

4) Patience,

5) Kindness,

6) Generosity,

7) Faithfulness,

8) Gentleness

9) Self-control

(Galatians 5:22-23)

On The Ninth Day Of Christmas
My True Love Gave To Me

9 Ladies Dancing (The Nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit)

8 Maids A-milking (The Eight Beatitudes)

7 Swans A-swimming (The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit)

6 Geese A-laying (Six days of creation)

5 Golden Rings (Five Books of the Old Testament)

4 Calling Birds (Four Gospels)

3 French Hens (Three Theological Virtues)

2 Turtle Doves (Old and New Testaments)

And A Partridge In A Pear Tree (Jesus Christ)