It's always nice to set the scene before you sink your teeth in. Reading the introductory material gives an immense foundation as to what the reader will be experiencing. I always begin by reading the introductory material!
THE FIRST BOOK OF NEPHI HIS REIGN AND MINISTRY An account of Lehi and his wife Sariah and his four sons, being called, (beginning at the eldest) Laman, Lemuel, Sam, and Nephi.
THE SECOND BOOK OF NEPHI An account of the death of Lehi. Nephis brethren rebel against him. The Lord warns Nephi to depart into the wilderness. His journeyings in the wilderness, and so forth.
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"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an allegory. Each of the items in the song represents something of religious significance. The hidden meaning of each gift was designed to help young Christians learn their faith. BookofMormonReader shares her special Christmas Gift her special way!
"Christmas refers to a twelve-day period that STARTS with Christmas Day. This is where "The Twelve Days of Christmas" comes from. The world celebrates Christmas for twelve hours, but it should be celebrated for twelve days because the gift of Christ is with us for twelve months of the year.
When most people hear of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" they think of the song. This song had its origins as a teaching tool to instruct young people in the meaning and content of the Christian faith.
From 1558 to 1829 Roman Catholics in England were not able to practice their faith openly so they had to find other ways to pass on their beliefs. This song is one way they did it.
The song goes, "On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me--" The "true love" represents God and the "me" who receives these presents is the Christian...