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A Partridge in a pear tree
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Jesus Christ, the Son of God
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Two turtle doves
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The Old and New Testaments
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Three french hens
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Faith, Hope and Charity,
The Christian Virtues
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Four calling birds
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The four Gospels
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Five golden rings
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The first five books of
the Old Testament
The Pentateuch
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Six geese a-laying
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Six days of creation
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Seven swans a swimming
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The seven gifts of
the Holy Spirit
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Eight maids a-milking
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The eight Beatitudes
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Nine ladies dancing
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The nine Fruit of
the Holy Spirit
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Ten lords a-leaping
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The Ten Commandments
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Eleven pipers pipering
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The eleven faithful apostles
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Twelve drummers drumming
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The twelve points of doctrine
in the Apostle's Creed
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~ Author Unknown ~
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