The 12 Days of Christmas
Symbolized by "4 Calling Birds."
What are the Four Gospels?
In the Nicene Creed, the Spirit is given this title.
What is "The Lord and Giver of Life"?
Christmas season is officially ended when the Vatican takes down its Christmas trees on this day.
What is February 2, or Candlemas, or the Feast of the Presentation?
He created and popularized the first Nativity scene.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
These two days are the only mandatory fasting days on the Liturgical Calendar.
What are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
Symbolized by "8 Maids a-milking."
What are the Beatitudes?
The second Fruit of the Holy Spirit.
What is Joy?
"New Year's Day" for Catholics around the world.
What is the First Sunday of Advent?
In the Vatican, ATMs have the option of operating in this language.
What is Latin?
These are the 3 areas of sacrifice during Lent.
What are Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving?
Symbolized by "12 drummers drumming."
What are the tenants of the Apostles Creed?
He teaches us that Discernment of Spirits and Healing are Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Who is St. Paul?
The central feast of the "Fall Triduum."
What is All saint's Day?
The Patron Saint of Chefs and Comedians.
Who is St. Lawrence?
This obligatory feast in August honors the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What is the Feast of the Assumption on August 15?
Symbolized by "3 French hens."
What are the 3 Theological Virtues - Faith, Hope, and Charity?
The Sacrament of Confirmation gives us access to the Gift of the Holy Spirit on this special day.
What is Pentecost?
The Eighth Day of the Easter Octave.
What is Divine Mercy Sunday?
These men must be unmarried, between 5'8" and 6'2", and trained in battle.
Who are the Swiss Guard?
These are the Four Biblical Saints with more than one Feast Day.
Who are Sts. John the Baptist, Peter, Joseph, and Mary?
Symbolized by "7 swans a-swimming."
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is referred to as the Paraclete, which means this in Greek.
What is Advocate, or Counselor?
This Feast is celebrated exactly 9 months before Christmas.
What is the Feast of the Annunciation?
This saint had the stigmata, smelled like rose, levitated, bi-located, and smelled like roses.
Who is St. Padre Pio?
While no longer requiring abstinence from meat, this day is still a day of sacrifice of some sort throughout the year.
What is Friday?