Da Pinoy’s Twelve Days of Christmas
by Ka Paulding
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Isang Kilong Bigas
Isa dahil isa lang si Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on December 25, the first day of Christmas.
In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, recalling the expression of Christ’s sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: “Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so . . . .” (Luke 13:34)
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Dalawang Tabong Mani
Dalawa para sa the Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God’s self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world.
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Tatlong Supot ng Chicharong Baboy
The Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Apat Na Pinya
The Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God’s reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Limang Tinapa
The first Five Books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch: 1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity’s sinful failure and God’s response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.
On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Anim na Sineguelas
The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis1).
On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Pitong Kamatsile
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Walong Singkamas
The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers, 8.) those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. (Matthew 5:3-10)
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Siyam na Alimasag
The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness, 6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8.) gentleness, and 9) self-control. (Galatians 5:22)
On the 10th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Sampung Mangang Hilaw
The ten commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me; 2) Do not make an idol; 3) Do not take God’s name in vain; 4) Remember the Sabbath Day; 5) Honor your father and mother; 6) Do not murder; 7) Do not commit adultery; 8.) Do not steal; 9) Do not bear false witness; 10) Do not covet. (Exodus 20:1-17)
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Labing-isang Tahong
The eleven Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8.) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the Romans.
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me…
Labing-dalawang kaibigan ng blog ni Ella at lahat-lahat ng nagbasa at dumalaw sa loob ng isang taon
The twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed: 1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. 3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave]. 5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6) He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit, 8.) the holy catholic Church, 9) the communion of saints, 10) the forgiveness of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body, 12) and life everlasting.
17 Comments
uyy bwenamano ako ha! gusto ko sana yung siyam na alimasag at sampung manggang hilaw
ate ella:
kasama ba ko sa labingdalawa?…ayoko po ng role ni judas
ate ella:
kasama po ba ako sa labingdalawa? (or am i being so presumptuous? hehe)…ayoko lang po kasi ng role ni judas
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me……..12 months of joy, laughter, beautiful music, beautiful stories from bespren ella.
Wow gusto kong lahat ng nabanggit mo. Im craving for kamatsile, singkamas at mangga! waaaaaa! pero syempre mas feel ko ung 12 friends! hehe!
ang sasarap naman ng mga binigay sa ‘yo ng true love mo….
pero pinakamasarap syempre, yung panghuli. what’s better than having friends, right?
ingat!
hi ella … excellent post
perfect for the holiday season… merry christmas
Great reminder for all of us that Christmas is really preparing ourselves for the birth of Jesus Christ and to live according to His teachings and ways everyday. I’m tired of Christmas shopping !
Merry Christmas! Mero bang sineguelas ngayon diyan? I miss that fruit…lalo na kapag nagpupunta sa Manaoag..puto
and siniguelas dipped in salt, pagkatapos ng misa..I miss the simbang gabi…the dec. breeze..amoy pasko sa pinas..kaya lang parang panay pa rin ang bagyo.
Melai darleng!
Tinitigan kong mabuti ‘yung pic. Alimango yata ‘yon. Pula yung alimasag, di ba? Haaay, sarap ng manggang hilaw. Ang arte ko pa nga, bine-blender ko pa yon. Mmmm…asim…sakit sa tiyan hehehe
Mistiquo dear,
Bwahahaha!
Mistiquo ulit,
Bwahahaha ulit
Ariel maylab,
Na-touch naman ako (nahipuan) sa comment mo. So glad you consider me a bespren. Labyu talaga mwah!
TIKEY dearie,
kamatisile?? Masarap ba ‘yon? Di pa ako nakakain noon eh. “yung biskwit na kamatsile, peyborit ko nung maliit ako (hanggang ngayon pala hehe).
Am really grateful I have plenty of friends sa blogosphere. Isa ka na doon syempre, lab!
Des my dear,
Amen to that! Iba ang dulot niyang peace ng damdamin at kilig knowing there are people who really care. Sarap! Daig ang manggang hilaw with bagoong.
Ei mxrr.
Thanks..Merry Christmas to you, too and everyone dear to your heart! Mwah!
Hi emily,
Oo nga. Nakakaawa naman ‘yung mga nasalanta, paskong walang-wala. Pero may nagkuwento sa akin ang dami daw nagbigay ng relief goods sa Bicol. Nasira na raw ‘yung bridge sa dami ng trak ng relief goods na dumaan.
Bless them, those people who helped.
Merry Christmas to you and all of ‘em dear to your heart.
Ang sarap naman ng paskong pinoy natin, siempre pinakamaganda ang panghuli. Friends forever!!!
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