On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me:
Three French Hens stood for faith, hope and love. or the Father, Son and Holy Spirit .
What is the price of 3 french hens?
In 2009, three French hens cost $45, an increase of 50 percent from 2008.
French Hens were very expensive during the 16th century, and thus are symbolic of the three costly gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh given by the wise men (Matt. 2:10-11). An alternate
significance is symbolism depicting the value of the three Christ virtues, faith, hope,
and charity (sacrificial love) (1 Cor. 13:13).
1Co 13:13 For now there are faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love.
Love is properly the image of God in the soul; for God is Love.
Faith is towards God. Hope is in behalf of ourselves. Charity is love to
God creating in us love towards our neighbor.
Remember the verse: love your neighbor as yourself. If you don't appreciate
yourself and God's will to give you life...then you cannot love others.
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