The 12 Days of Christmas: The Story Behind a Favorite Christmas Song

by Helen C. Haidle

Book Overview

Discover the Christian symbolism in the classic Christmas carol, "The 12 Days of Christmas." Explore this beautifully illustrated classic carol and the meaning behind the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany (January 6th). It will remind you and those you love of our life in Christ. At the end of the story readers will enjoy the "Ideas for Celebrating" page that lists holiday activities to be enjoyed by the whole family.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310722837
• ISBN13: 9780310722830
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A Different take on 12 Days of Christmas (Refreshing Take)

I really like the way this is written. Since it isn't Christmas as yet not sure how child will like it but think it will be enjoyed. Was very pleasantly surprised when I looked thru it.

Everything I was looking for

I had been given this book by a friend years ago and was looking for it to give to a friend. It has now been re-written to appeal to children. My kids loved the new illustrations! It is a tradition in our home to read it on Christmas eve.

The hidden message

My 7 children love this book. We read it from Thanksgiving all the way to CHRISTmas. I haven't researched the book out to know if it is the motive behind the song The Twelve Days of CHRISTmas. But when I read the story it makes so much sense as I have always wondered how they thought up this song. For example,The 5 Golden Rings represents the first 5 books of the Bible and the 9 Ladies Dancing represents the Fruit of the Spirit. The pictures are beautiful and colorful. Children of all ages love the book as demonstrated in my family with children ages 5 months - 13 years. It's definitely a great book to start a family tradition.

Illustrations Are A Treat

Both adults and children enjoy this traditional song while Knorr's beautiful illustrations are worthy of the seasonal favorite. The book appeals to a broader audience by relating the religious meanings behind the song. Don't miss the scenes with the seven swans cavorting in a pool or the luminous angel carrying five golden rings on a cushion.