There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me - "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas?
This week, I found out.
From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.
It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember.
. "My true love" means God. God sends gifts to us daily.
• The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
• Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
• Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
• The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
• The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
• The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
• Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
• The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
• Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
• The ten lords a-leaping were the Ten Commandments.
• The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
• The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
This is a history lesson for today. This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening.
Now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol.
Have a Meaningful Yuletide Season! 🎄🙏🏼
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you in shortest advance……🌹
*#ThePoliteWay*😎😎
Contract Wahala : Kiss Daniel taken to court by his former label G-Worldwide
- Kiss Daniel’s former record label G-
Worldwide have dragged him to court
The label says he has violated a court order filed against him after he set up his own record label
- They have also warned the general public from doing business with him
It appears all is not well between popular musician Kiss Daniel and his former record label G-Worldwide as the latter has taken him to court.
Kiss Daniel had announced on social media that he has launched his own record label Flyboy INC and as a result anyone who wants to do business with him should do so via his new company.
However G-Worldwide writing via their lawyers Calmhill Partners in a statement obtained by Mex9ja.com revealed that Kiss Daniel had no right to set up a new label because he still has a contract with them. Also, the release of his new song titled No Do under Flyboy is a violation of a court order by a Federal High Court.
The label is accusing him of “taking steps to appoint a new manager, solicit for bookings, and has continued to negotiate and enter performance agreements in respect of the songs from the album New Era, and Evolution which is set to be released soon containing singles such as Yeba, For You, Senorita, Sofa and others, produced under the contract, including using the stage name ‘Kiss Daniel’ without the company’s prior consent and permission.”The company further warned the general public against contracting any form of business with Kiss Daniel. “The import of the order being that the state under which the parties existed under the contract should be preserved until the court makes a determination of the motion on notice filed by the company. All and any dealings in respect of the upload, distribution, and or performance of any of the songs, as well as the use or exploitation of the name ‘Kiss Daniel’ can therefore only be entered or made with the prior written consent and permission of the company as provided under the contract.”
G-Worldwide added that anyone who does business with Kiss Daniel risks being held in contempt of court. “The matter is now before a court of law (subjudice), and following the order to maintain status quo, any unauthorized upload, distribution, exploitation, performance, sales, and use of the songs (from the New Era and Evolution albums), or stage name ‘Kiss Daniel’, in any show, event, downloading or streaming platform, will be in violation of the order of the Federal High Court.Anyone who does or continues to do so shall be liable as an accomplice for contempt of court, and the full weight of the law will be brought against that person as a contemnor. Any person or organization who negotiates, or enters into any agreement with Mr. Anidugbe to engage him on the basis of his presumed rights over the songs in both albums, or the use of the stage name ‘Kiss Daniel’, does so at his or her own risk and peril.”Kiss Daniel is yet to respond to this new development.
Big Brother Naija 2018: Bisola gives Audition Tips
The pretty actress, via Instagram, advised her fans interested in the show to be at their best at the auditions and also hope for the best.
She wrote;
“Hey guys BBNaija is here again and you can be the next big thing. ,Please I am not an organizer of the show so I don’t know how to get on it Just bring your ‘A’ game to the auditions and hope for the best.
“It’s not about how you dress, what you say or how you pose.
“Just Carry yourself; dress up how you deem fit and go for the audition.
“I wish you the best!”
After the release of Bahaushe and Lasgidi chics featuring Skales earlier this year, Mista Flex aka Karkuzu teams up with Classiq in this club banger titled Visa. This single is off his anticipated mixtape which will be out soon. Enjoy
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Gist: Popular Indian actor Shashi Kapoor is dead
Dr Ram Narain, Executive director of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, who confirmed the actor’s death said; “Shashi Kapoor expired at 5.20 pm on December 4 at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai”.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also confirmed the death of the actor who won awards for his roles in Hindi films including “Jab jab Phool Khile” (When a Flower Blossoms), “Awara” (Vagabond), and “Kabhi Kabhie” (Sometimes), tweeted;
“Shashi Kapoor’s versatility could be seen in his movies as well as in theatre, which he promoted with great passion. His brilliant acting will be remembered for generations to come. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers.”
Shashi who is survived by his daughter Sanjana Kapoor and his two sons Kunal and Karan, was born to an actor father who performed all over the country during the Partition era with his repertory company the Prithvi Theaters.
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JTE Gist: Finally!! Kiss Daniel Set to Release A New Song Featuring Wizkid
Kiss Daniel floating his own imprint could not be far fetched from the fact that his former label, G-Worldwide, had shut him out from accessing other music talents locally and internationally.
However, it is no more news that the YEBA singer is now his own boss as he has floated FLYBOY INC., giving him all the access he needs.
Kiss Daniel is wasting no time and has hinted on a possible collaboration with MOBO Award winner, Wizkid. The singer made the revelation via his Instagram account.
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Woman battered & stripped naked after being caught trying to abduct a little girl in Oyo (Photos)
A lady was battered and stripped naked after allegedly being caught while trying to abduct a little girl having her bath for school around 5am at Orita Yidi, Agunpopo, Oyo.
Facebook user, Oluwaseye Akande shared the photos and wrote;
“THIS LADY WAS CAUGHT WHERE SHE WANTED TO KIDNAPPED A SMALL GIRL AROUND 5 am when the girl was bathing for school,,this happened at orita yidi agunpopo Oyo 2 days ago”
Nwafor Samuel with the stage name Smith J.
He is an indigenous Rapper who hails from Enugu(042)...
Finally decided to kick off with the much Anticipated New single titled #Ichaka, produced by a Reputable producer Iyk-N...
This guy is much talented and the best of his Kind.
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MUSIC: JOS ARRIVE [THE CYPHER] FT CRAZIEBLESS – MHIZ BLAIZE – CRAIGB – SLIM NAZI – KAYTEE – TALLCHEEZY – SPARKAMANI – LYPSI – WALEXB – EXMANI – PROLIFIC
Sharp shoot entertainment front man PROLIFIC is here again with another hit and this one is actaully a cypher and he called it “JOS ARRIVE” which he featured the best of jtown rappers the likes of Lypsi,TallCheezy, kaytee, Slim nazi, Spak armani, CraigB, Exmani, WalexB and Mhiz blaize and dis hit was actaully produce by Craziebless (the hit maker) so do yourself good by listening to dis massive hit.
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