Jim Shore - Twelve Days Of Christmas Ornaments

Jim Shore "12 Days Of Christmas" OrnamentsThis is a terrific set of Jim Shore, Heartwood Creek licensed Christmas ornaments. The sizes of individual pieces range from 1 inch to 2 inches. Here are the individual shots not in any particular order, however you can refer to the song below- "12 days of Christmas"Artist: JimShoreMade Of: Stone ResinMeasures: 1 inch to 2 inchesWeight: 3.8 PoundsLicensed: Heartwood Creek licensedCollection: Heartwood Creek collectionAbout the Artist:A self-taught artist from South Carolina, Jim Shore creates his popular works of art based on his deep appreciation of handcrafted quilts and folk art textures, and by drawing on his nostalgic childhood memories.About  The Twelve Days of Christmas.(12 Days of Christmas):The Twelve Days of Christmas (The 12 Days of Christmas) start with Christmas Day and finish with the eve of Epiphany on 5th January.The Twelve Days of Christmas dates back to English origins in the sixteenth century although the music is reputed to be French. The first publication date for The Twelve Days of Christmas was 1780. Each of the them have a religious significance and are symbolized in the following the lyrics of The Twelve Days of Christmas.Lyrics: On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. A partridge in a pear tree.On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me. Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree!Religious symbolism of The Twelve Days of Christmas:1. True Love refers to God.2. Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments.3. French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues.4. Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists.5. Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace.6. Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation.7. Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments.8. Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes.9. Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit.10. Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments.11. Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles.12. Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed.