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Day One - "Little Drummer Boy" - Celtic Woman

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Day One Entry – For the "12 Days of "Christmas"" 

"Little Drummer Boy"
Composed by: Katherine Kennicott Davis
Performed By: Celtic Woman

Originally known as "Carol of the Drum", "Little Drummer Boy" is my favorite Christmas tune. So it's only fitting it should be my first entry in the "12 Days of "Christmas"" .

Christ has been born and the Magi assemble, bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gold represents Christ's Kingship, the frankincense tells of his deity, while myrrh foreshadowed Christ's Death.

While the Little Drummer Boy is a modern construct and not part of the scriptures, for us it is the most important gift of all. A child, as poor as the Baby Jesus, has no gold or incense to offer as a gift. The child has nothing but his ability to play his drum, he modestly seeks Mary's permission to "play(ed) my best for him".

Why is it the most important gift of all? It shows us that Christ doesn't treasure worldly riches, but rather he wants the best of us. He wants gifts given freely, with love and kindness.


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