THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS / by Joe Castorino

On the first day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His love.

On the second day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His joy.

On the third day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His peace.

On the fourth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His patience.

On the fifth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His kindness.

On the sixth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His generosity.

On the seventh day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His faithfulness.

On the eighth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His gentleness.

On the ninth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His self-control.

On the tenth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His divine wisdom.

On the eleventh day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of His divine mercy.

On the twelfth day of Christmas,

Baby Jesus gave to us

The special gift of all the fruit of the Spirit.

Our birthday gift to Baby Jesus

Is sharing all of these gifts

With others in the new year:

Sharing them with our family,

Sharing them with our faith community,

Sharing them with the world.