It’s the Seventh day of Christmas. Today’s gift count (84 gifts): you currently have Seven Swans a’ swimming, 12 geese a’ laying, 15 golden rings, 16 calling birds, 15 French hens, 12 turtledoves and 7 partridges in their respective pear trees.
The seven Swans A-swimming usually signifies the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (Wisdom , Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of God,) and /or the seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the sick, Marriage, and Holy orders.)
I can’t begin to imagine the amount of bird waste you are removing at the point. But keep shoveling, you don’t want the EPA on your tail (so to speak.) You may want to consider contacting your local garden store: fresh guano can garner a pretty price.
Ringing in the New Year is the perfect opportunity each year to celebrate National Champagne Day.
It is obviously observed on December 31st (although I’ve seen it listed as being celebrated on October 18th.) Drink Champagne for breakfast today! It’s a new year tomorrow. While we still need to social distant, let’s focus on bringing an end to this pandemic once and for all. Wear your mask until we all get our boosters.
Happy New Year!
The Haus of Dcaligari 