But some sources state that the five gold rings refer to five golden Ring Necked Pheasants! Charity Suthard writes,
"And on the fifth day, five golden rings. Finally, a gift that's not a bird, right? Wrong! The fifth day is not referring to the finger-adorning jewelry, but rather, to another type of bird, either the ring-necked pheasant or the goldspinks which is an old name for goldfinches. Even though, the song originated as five gold rings, it is often sung as five golden rings, because it flows better. In the religious aspect of the song, the five gold rings represent the Pentateuch which is first five books of the Bible's Old Testament also known as the Hebrew scriptures."
Ring Necked Pheasants or five gold bands, it is still a nice day leading to New Years Eve... and then eventually to January 6 which is Epiphany. And, it also gives us singers a chance to catch our breath!! ('five golden riiiiings!' Inhale! lol)
I had to chuckle when I read a blog post by BJ. She said her house is clean as a whistle and all the Christmas decor is packed away until next year....and it is still December! Wow, you go, girl! However, we have a tradition to keep Christmas decor out until Epiphany, the 12th Day Of Christmas. It is somebody's birthday here, and the grand finale of the Christmas season for us.
I made a New Years' card today and couldn't keep away from my tea themed stamps~
I used~
- Martha Stewart corner/edge punches
- green Bazzill cardstock
- Stampin Up teacup
- white ribbon, inked pink
- Distress Inks
- black and white bakery string
