The latest post by me at the Symbolism Explained blog deals with 12 symbols of Christmas.
I was inspired to put the symbols in a carol, ala the 12 Days of Christmas, as well. My editor decided to change it to a significant degree. I personally like the original, but she's the person who runs the blog.
I submit the original below. The girl giving poinsettias bit is based on a story that is referenced in the symbols discussion.
[It was changed to be able to be sung to the original. You can see the edit at the link.]
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
An angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Seven Sets of Lights (Never can have too many!)
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, a cute little girl gave to me:
Eight Poinsettia plants (the rest are from my true love!)
Seven Sets of Lights (Never can have too many!)
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Nine Presents (not sure what all the other stuff was for!)
Eight Poinsettia plants (from that girl; the rest are from my true love!)
Seven Sets of Lights (Never can have too many!)
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Ten Santa Claus DVDs
Nine Presents (not sure what all the other stuff was for!)
Eight Poinsettia plants (from that girl; the rest are from my true love!)
Seven Sets of Lights (Never can have too many!)
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Eleven SNOW globes
Ten Santa Claus DVDs
Nine Presents (not sure what all the other stuff was for!)
Eight Poinsettia plants (from that girl; the rest are from my true love!)
Seven Sets of Lights (Never can have too many!)
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Twelve stars (I've been very good!)
Eleven SNOW globes
Nine Presents (not sure what all the other stuff was for!)
Eight Poinsettia plants (from that girl; the rest are from my true love!)
Seven Sets of Lights (Never can have too many!)
Six Uber rides to see my FAMILY
Five creches (it's Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus, you know)
Four Christmas trees (Chocolate!)
Three candy canes (so sweet)
Two bells (for Tom and Jerry, my cats)
And an angel for the top of my Christmas tree.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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