We all know the joyful carol of “The 12 Days of Christmas” — but did you know there’s a version that celebrates our faith?
Traditional Lyrics
On each day, my true love gave to me:
- A Partridge in a Pear Tree
- Two Turtle Doves
- Three French Hens
- Four Colly (Calling) Birds
- Five Golden Rings
- Six Geese-a-Laying
- Seven Swans-a-Swimming
- Eight Maids-a-Milking
- Nine Ladies Dancing
- Ten Lords-a-Leaping
- Eleven Pipers Piping
- Twelve Drummers Drumming
Our Father Gave To Us: A Faith-Filled Version
On each day, God gave us gifts of faith:
- A Savior in the Manger
- Two Testaments
- Three in One (the Trinity)
- Four Gospel Preachers
- Five Holy Books (Pentateuch)
- Six Creation Days
- Seven Sacred Gifts (of the Spirit)
- Eight Blessed Beatitudes
- Nine Choirs of Angels
- Ten Good Commandments
- Eleven Faithful Apostles
- Twelve Teachers Teaching (Articles of Faith)
This simple song, first recorded with our little “Carpool Choir,” grew into a mission: ✨ helping families rediscover the true 12 Days of Christmas — filled with Scripture, prayer, and joy.
Want to join in? You can listen, download the lyrics, or use our ornament kit and song sheet at www.HowToKeepChristInChristmas.com or on Amazon.
May your family keep Christ in Christmas — and celebrate all 12 days of it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Christmas doesn’t end on December 25—it begins, and through Our Father Gave To Us The 12 Days of Christmas we can keep Christ at the center by celebrating all twelve holy days with joy.
Christmas is the celebration of God’s love made flesh in the Incarnation, reminding us that salvation is His free gift of joy. By living the full 12 days with prayer, humility, gratitude, and service, we keep Christ at the center and share His love with a weary world.
By following the Church’s tradition of celebrating all 12 days of Christmas with prayer, reflection, and faith-filled activities, you can turn fleeting frenzy into lasting joy.
Hi, I am Rebecca Even
CEO Of A.M.D.G. Productions LLC
Catholic author, Speaker, Songwriter but not a singer, Rebecca Even is a wife and mother with a passion for working with women especially mothers of all ages.
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