This Twelve Days of Christmas Ornaments Gifts consists of 12 German Glass Ornaments, one for each of the Traditional 12 Days of Christmas. The Twelve Days of Christmas Ornaments range from 3-4 inches tall. Each ornament in the Twelve Days of Christmas Gifts Set has been hand painted with bright beautiful colors and decorated with colorful German Glass Glitter. The Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Ideas comes in a light olive green wooden box with gold decorations painted on the outside cover. Each Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Ideas comes with the meaning of each ornament printed in gold on an 8½ by 11 history card. Select this link to view our Other Blown Glass Ornaments.
Twelve Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas song, as we know it today, was written in England as a catechism song. From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not allowed to openly practice their faith. An anonymous individual wrote the Twelve Days of Christmas as a memory song for young Christians to learn the important principles and tenents of their religion. The song’s gifts are code words for the hidden meaning and connection to the teachings of their faith, known only to the members of their church at that time.
- 1st Day- Partridge in a Pear Tree = Jesus Christ
- 2nd Day- Two Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testament
- 3rd Day- Three French Hens = Faith, Hop and Charity
- 4th Day- Four Calling Birds = The four Gospels and or the four Evangelists
- 5th Day- Five Golden Rings = The first five books of the Old Testament
- 6th Day- Six Geese A Laying = The six days of Creation
- 7th Day- Seven Swans A Swimming = The seven gifts to the Holy Spirit, the sacraments
- 8th Day- Eight Maids A Milking = The eight beatitudes
- 9th Day- Nine Ladies Dancing = The nine fruits of the Holy Spirit
- 10th Day- Ten Lords A Leaping = The Ten Commandments
- 11th Day- Eleven Pipers Piping = The eleven faithful Apostles
- 12th Day- Twelve Drummers Drumming = The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
Care of your Inge Glass Ornaments
Please wrap your ornaments individually in acid free tissue paper to preserve your heirloom quality ornaments for years to come.
Avoid using any plastic bubble wrap or storing your ornaments in plastic storage containers as it does not allow for proper ventilation.
For safe keeping, use a sturdy cardboard box with a strong cover.
Be careful not to put too many ornaments on top of each other. It’s best to use an ornament storage box that has layered compartments. Select this link to view our Ornament Storage Boxes.
Carefully store your Inge Glas ornament collection in a safe, dry place away from extreme temperatures, water, sun or fluorescent light and other outside elements. Select this link to view our Glass Christmas Ornaments.