Question
This popular Christmas song is a catechism song.
Between the years 1558-1829, English Catholics were not permitted
to practice their faith openly.
Without regular mass, sacraments, or catechism lessons from the priest,
there was little parents could do to help their children
learn and remember all out their faith.
This song was created to keep the Catholic faith
in their lives, even though hidden for the time.
Instead of referring to a suitor,
the "true love" mentioned in the song
efers to God Himself.
The "me" who receives the presents
symbolizes every baptized person.
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