On the Twelfth Day of Christmas: Drummers Drumming

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Santa stood proudly, a joyful twinkle in his eye. “On this final day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, twelve drummers drumming!” he announced with a hearty laugh.

As the snowflakes gently drifted down, twelve drummers appeared, marching into the village, their drums echoing through the cold air. The sound of the drumming was powerful and steady, as if it marked the heartbeat of the North Pole itself. The elves couldn’t help but tap their feet along with the rhythm, the beat filling them with excitement.

“These twelve drummers symbolize the Twelve Points of Belief in the Apostles’ Creed,” Santa explained, his voice strong and clear. “Each point is a declaration of our faith—faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Just like the steady beat of these drums, these beliefs remind us of the unshakable foundation of our Christian faith.”

Santa recited the twelve points of the Apostles’ Creed:

1. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
2. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.
3. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.
4. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
5. He descended to the dead.
6. On the third day, He rose again.
7. He ascended into heaven.
8. He is seated at the right hand of the Father.
9. He will come to judge the living and the dead.
10. I believe in the Holy Spirit.
11. The holy catholic Church.
12. The communion of saints.

“The drumming represents these fundamental truths that guide our lives, steady and unchanging,” Santa said, as the elves marveled at the sound. “Just like the drummers, our faith must be strong and unwavering.”

Recap of the 12 Days of Christmas

What an amazing journey the elves and Santa had during the Twelve Days of Christmas! Let’s take a quick look back at the gifts and the important lessons they learned:

Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree – The partridge symbolized peace and kindness, reminding us that peace starts with love and unity.

Day 2: Two Turtle Doves – Represented peace and truth, reminding us to live honestly and peacefully with each other.

Day 3: Three French Hens – Represented the virtues of faith, hope, and love, which guide us in our lives and actions.

Day 4: Four Calling Birds – Symbolized the Four Gospels, reminding us to share the Good News of Christ with the world.

Day 5: Five Golden Rings – Represented the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, teaching us the importance of God's law.

Day 6: Six Geese a-Laying – Represented the six days of creation, reminding us of God's work in creating the world.

Day 7: Seven Swans a-Swimming – Symbolized the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, guiding us with wisdom, understanding, and love.

Day 8: Eight Maids a-Milking – Represented the Eight Beatitudes, teaching us humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Day 9: Nine Ladies Dancing – Represented the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit, reminding us to live with love, joy, and kindness.

Day 10: Ten Lords a-Leaping – Symbolized the Ten Commandments, which guide us in our actions and our relationship with God and others.

Day 11: Eleven Pipers Piping – Represented the eleven faithful disciples, who spread the message of Christ with courage and love.

Day 12: Twelve Drummers Drumming – Represented the Twelve Points of Belief in the Apostles’ Creed, which declare the core beliefs of our Christian faith.

From the partridge in the pear tree to the drummers drumming, each gift taught Santa and the elves valuable lessons about peace, faith, kindness, and love. The Twelve Days of Christmas reminded them that the true spirit of Christmas isn’t just in the gifts, but in living out these important virtues all year long.