The Seventh Day of Christmas Meaning

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The Seventh Day of Christmas Meaning -

7th Day of Christmas

DEC 31 "New Years Eve"

Pope Sylvester I is traditionally celebrated on this day. Also called Silvester, he was pope from January 31, 314 to December 13, 335. He served as the bishop of Rome at a crucial era in the history of Christianity, during the reign of Constantine I and the emergence of the Arian controversy, that involved matters pertaining to Christology and the Trinity.

Seven swans a'swimming represented the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit which are Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

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