Two turtle doves

Jedlee's second day of Christmas

The Bible depicts doves as loyal, honest and loving. In Leviticus 12:8, two turtle doves replaced a lamb sacrifice. Mary and Joseph sacrificed two turtle doves in Jerusalem at Christ’s birth. Turtle doves are still associated with the Christmas tradition.

Roman brooch in the shape of a bird

Turtle doves symbolize love and faithfulness

Our turtle doves are represented by this delicate copper alloy and enamel bird brooch excavated from a Roman context off Newport in Lincoln.

Feature image recreated from Xavier Romero-Frias https://es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archivo:XRF_12days.jpg under CC license