Dec 31, 2012
Posted by Karen Zappavigna Hoogland in Articles & Essays, CHRISTmas, The 12 Days of Christmas | 0 Comments
On the Seventh Day of Christmas
Why Seven Swans a-swimming on the 7th Day of Christmas?
Seven Swans a-Swimming represent the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:
- Wisdom
- Understanding
- Counsel
- Fortitude
- Knowledge
- Piety
- Fear of the Lord
The seven swans also represent the seven sacraments of the Catholic faith:
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Holy Eucharist
- Penance
- Extreme Unction
- Holy Orders
- Matrimony