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What are the 12 days of Christmas?

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Here are the verses of the song, along with their supposed symbolism: A Partridge in a Pear Tree - Jesus Christ Two Turtle Doves - The Old and New Testaments Three French Hens - The three virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity Four Calling/Collie Birds -... Full Article at How Stuff Works

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