The Origin of The Twelve Days of Christmas.

  

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. 

  

What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? 

  

Today I found out, thanksto the Internet. 

  

From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. 

  

It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality which the children could remember. 

  

One true love refers to God

  

Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments. 

  

Three French hens stood for Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
   

The four calling birds were the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. 

  

The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace.

  

The six geese a-laying stood for the the six days of creation. 

  

Seven swans a-swimming represented the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments: Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy. 

  

The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes. 

  

Nine ladies dancing were the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control. 

  

The ten lords a-leaping were the Ten Commandments. 

  

The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful apostles. 

  

The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the  twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed. 

  

So there is your history for today. This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol.

Have a wonderful Xmas.

The most important Life Line of them All

Fortune tellers read the life line in the palm of a client's hand.  Cardiologists interpret the blipping life lines of a patient's EKG.  But Chiropractors dedicate their work to the most important life line of them all… the spinal cord and its protective covering, the spine.
The spine itself is an engineering marvel. Made up of articulating bones called vertebrae, each segment lines up perfectly with the next to provide both support to your body and protection to the spinal cord.  It's this critical relationship between spinal alignment and the flow of Life through the spinal cord that Chiropractors are devoted to.  Distort the alignment of the spine and you distort the flow of Life through the cord.  Distort the flow of Life through the cord and you distort the expression of health in your body.
For a Chiropractor, smooth lateral curves and plumb postures are more than just simple diagnostic findings.  They’re the validation that Life itself is flowing freely through the patient like a river.  And as long as Life courses through the line, healing is sure to follow.

Why are we happy?

Check this out.

http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_asks_why_are_we_happy.html


 WE look after all of you. Chemical physical and emotional aspects of your health.

Interesting....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rARh9e-l_7c

Nearly Xmas.... look after yourself and your loved ones.

Although the extension cords are all connected and each individual Christmas light has been inspected with precision, he's still not connected to the source.

It's a classic holiday movie scene. Clark Griswold stands with bated breath and extension cords in hand as a childlike giddiness overtakes him.  The family drum roll commences, he makes the much anticipated electrical connection and VOILA… nothing happens.
Clark has a power problem.  Although the extension cords are all connected and each individual Christmas light has been inspected with precision, he's still not connected to the source.  It isn't until his wife 'adjusts' an obscure switch in the garage, and turns the main POWER back on that the light show begins.  She'd actually make a good Chiropractor!
If your wiring (nerve system) is connected and your body parts have all been dutifully inspected by the best doctor in the world, you still won't function to your potential if you're not connected 100% to your source… the Life creating power that flows from above, down, inside, out.  Make sure you and your family stay connected to it with regular Chiropractic care during this bustling holiday season.  You glow brighter when your power switch is on.

WHERE DO YOUR NERVES GO?????

Your nervous system controls and coordinates every function of your body. It is your nervous system that allows you to adapt and live in your environment. Chiropractic is a holistic method of keeping your spine, nerves, and energies functioning without interference so you can live a healthy lifestyle.

UpperCervical Spine, Upper Neck, C1 - C2

Head, face, upper neck, inner & middle ear, sympathetic nerve system, sinuses, eyes, auditory nerves and more.

CervicalSpine, Mid and Lower Neck, C3 - C7

Neck, shoulders, thyroid, tonsils, teeth, outer ear, nose, mouth, vocal cords, and more.

ThoracicSpine, Mid Back, T1 - T12

Arms, hands, heart, coronary arteries, esophagus, trachea, lungs, bronchial tubes, gallbladder, liver, stomach, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, ureters, adrenal glands, small intestines, and more.

Lumbar Spine,Lower Back, L1 - L5

Large intestines, appendix, abdomen, bladder, reproductive organs, lower back, lower extremities, ankles, feet, and more.

Sacrum andCoccyx, Basebone or Tailbone

Hip bones, tail bone, buttocks, rectum, anus, and more.

Gymnastics Event

I'm really looking forward to presenting the 'Peak Performance Workshop' on behalf of West Sussex Chiropractic for all interested athletes, coaches an families on Saturday December 3rd at the gym 2:30pm.