Christmas Connections: Part 8 of 12
Eight maids a-milking, eh? This line introduces the more 'party' aspects of the old Christmas song. While the first seven gifts of the singer's true love are all about food, the next five are all about entertainment.
Traditionally, a maid a-milking refers to a young lady who goes out to obtain that precious resource and staple farm-based food, milk, from a cow (or equivalent mammal). Equally traditional is the use of this phrase as code, to describe a woman of marriageable age and prime availability.
Together with the number 8, the meaning hidden here is one of overflowing abundance. Also, of preparation for fun, entertainment, and delicious treats ahead.
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"On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me eight maids a-milking."
Traditionally, a maid a-milking refers to a young lady who goes out to obtain that precious resource and staple farm-based food, milk, from a cow (or equivalent mammal). Equally traditional is the use of this phrase as code, to describe a woman of marriageable age and prime availability.
Together with the number 8, the meaning hidden here is one of overflowing abundance. Also, of preparation for fun, entertainment, and delicious treats ahead.
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"On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me eight maids a-milking."
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