Salah satu dari lagu-lagu yang populer dalam Masa Natal adalah lagu “The 12 Days of Christmas”. Lagu tersebut menggambarkan serangkaian hadiah yang 'aneh' yang 'diberikan oleh 'kekasihku yang sejati kepadaku.' Termasuk di antaranya Seekor Ayam Hutan di atas Pohon Per dan 5 Cincin Emas.
Bagi kebanyakan orang, lagu tersebut hanyalah sebuah lagu konyol yang membutuhkan ingatan yang kuat agar dapat menyanyikannya hingga selesai. Sesungguhnya, lagu tersebut mengandung arti yang amat istimewa. Di dalamnya terdapat ringkasan ajaran iman Katolik Roma tentang Natal.
Dari tahun 1558 hingga tahun 1829 banyak orang Kristen di Inggris menentang Gereja Katolik. Mereka mengeluarkan sebuah undang-undang yang melarang para orangtua Katolik mengajarkan iman mereka kepada anak-anak mereka. Suatu kelompok yang disebut “Kaum Puritan” bahkan melarang segala bentuk perayaan Natal karena dianggap “terlalu Katolik.”
Dalam masa itulah seorang penulis lagu Katolik di Inggris menuliskan lagu “The Twelve Days of Christmas” sebagai lagu katakese anak-anak Katolik. Arti tersembunyi dari hadiah-hadiah dalam lagu tersebut dimaksudkan untuk membantu anak-anak mengingat pelajaran iman mereka. “Kekasih Sejati” dalam lagu tersebut bukanlah kekasih atau pacar dalam arti duniawi, melainkan Allah Bapa sendiri. “Aku” yang menerima hadiah-hadiah tersebut adalah semua orang yang telah dibaptis. Seekor ayam hutan di atas pohon per adalah Yesus Kristus. Dalam lagu tersebut, Kristus digambarkan sebagai induk ayam yang burpura-pura terluka untuk mengelabui pemangsa yang hendak menerkam anak-anaknya yang masih kecil dan lemah. Arti simbol-simbol yang lain adalah:
Ten Lords a-leaping
Dua ekor burung merpati (two turtle doves) = Perjanjian Lama dan Perjanjian Baru.
Tiga ayam betina Perancis (three French hens) = iman, harapan dan kasih.
Empat burung berkicau (four calling birds) = keempat Injil.
Lima cincin emas (five golden rings) = 5 Sakramen yang dapat diterima oleh semua orang Katolik, yaitu: Baptis, Komuni, Penguatan dan Perminyakan. Dua Sakramen yang lain, yaitu: Perkawinan dan Imamat hanya diperuntukkan bagi mereka yang dipanggil untuk maksud tersebut.
Geese a-layingEnam itik bertelur (six geese a-laying) = enam hari penciptaan.
Tujuh angsa berenang (seven swans a-swimming) = tujuh karunia Roh Kudus.
Delapan gadis memerah susu (eight maids a-milking) = delapan Sabda Bahagia.Maid A-milking
Sembilan nyonya menari (nine ladies dancing) = sembilah buah-buah Roh Kudus.
Sepuluh tuan melompat (ten lords a-leaping) = sepuluh Perintah Allah.
Sebelas pemain suling bermain musik (eleven pipers piping) = sebelas rasul yang setia.
Duabelas pemain genderang memukul genderangnya (twelve drummers drumming) = 12 pokok iman dalam Syahadat Para Rasul.
copas dari http://cliffordmandang.blogspot.com/2008/12/12-days-of-christmas.html
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30.12.09
ada yang lebih penting dari sekedar kata cinta
Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading
From all the things that we are
But are not saying
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?
Change the colors of the sky
And open up to
The ways you made me feel alive,
The ways I loved you
For all the things that never died,
To make it through the night,
Love will find you.
The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day.

This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace.
Shadows fade into the light.
I am by your side,
Where love will find you.
Now that we're here,
Now that we've come this far,
Just hold on.
There is nothing to fear,
For I am right beside you.

For all my life,
I am yours.
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love had never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?
What About Now by Daughtry
RNCJO
29.9.09
Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
If you're not the one, then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one, then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine, then why does your heart return my call?
If you you are not mine, would I have the strength to stand at all?
I never know what the future brings
But I know you're here with me now
We'll make it through and I hope
You are the one I share my life with
I don't wanna run away but I can't take it,
I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there anyway that I can stay in your arms?
If I don't need you, then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you, then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me, then why does this distance name my life?
If you're not for me, then why do I dream of you as my wife?
I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through and I hope
You are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray that you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life
I don't wanna run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there anyway that I can stay in your arms?
'Cause I miss your body and soul so strong
That it takes my breath away
And I breath you into my heart
And I pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And though my heart is by your side
I don't wanna run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there anyway that I can stay in your arms
OMG I love this song!!
Love,
Kistin :)
If you're not the one, then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine, then why does your heart return my call?
If you you are not mine, would I have the strength to stand at all?
I never know what the future brings
But I know you're here with me now
We'll make it through and I hope
You are the one I share my life with
I don't wanna run away but I can't take it,
I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there anyway that I can stay in your arms?
If I don't need you, then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you, then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me, then why does this distance name my life?
If you're not for me, then why do I dream of you as my wife?
I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through and I hope
You are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray that you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life
I don't wanna run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there anyway that I can stay in your arms?
'Cause I miss your body and soul so strong
That it takes my breath away
And I breath you into my heart
And I pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And though my heart is by your side
I don't wanna run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there anyway that I can stay in your arms
OMG I love this song!!
Love,
Kistin :)
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