Jazztin Antonii Acedillo 
Ah, the Seven Swans a-swimming, a classic holiday symbol! often thought of as a silly gift from a secret admirer. However, the symbolism behind the seven swans is actually quite significant. They represent the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are prophesy, serving, teaching, exhortation, contribution, leadership, and mercy.
But why seven swans, instead of birds of a different feather? The answer lies in the symbolism. Swans are majestic, graceful creatures, which has led to them being used to symbolize purity, loyalty, and fidelity. It is said that swans are devoted to their mates for life, just as the seven sacraments are said to provide a spiritual bond between God and man.
Let us all swim gracefully through the waters of faith, as the Seven Swans remind us of the beauty and power of God’s love.
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