Dec 17 2008
On the fourth day of Christmas…
I had toast with cherry preserves on it this morning, and there were four whole cherries in the preserves on my toast. It must be a sign that someone loves me…
After much searching of the Internet, I bring to you some interesting facts about the fourth day of Christmas. Did you know that they weren’t really “calling birds” but were originally “colly birds,” which were the English way of saying “coaly birds,” which meant blackbirds, which have been kept as pets to sing? What a nice gift for the ladies… if it was for a man, however, another meaning may make more sense - game hunters kept pheasants named “calling birds,” because their song attracted other pheasants, which naturally makes a hunt easier. If you want more information, go to this website: http://www.shartwell.freeserve.co.uk/humor-site/caulibirds.htm.
The four calling birds also represent the four “evangelists” - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Their song has been heard throughout the world in the past 2,000 years, despite every attempt to silence it. And what a song it is! A song of freedom, grace, truth, and new life! The gospels are the good news of Jesus Christ, sung by missionaries and martyrs alike, because it is such good news that it is unstoppable.
Let us be a part of carrying on the gift that was given to us. Let our voices be part of the choir of calling birds that sing God’s praises!
