The latest by me posted 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. So, it's her call.
I submit the original below. The girl giving poinsettias bit is based on a story that is referenced in the symbols discussion. I know it is Halloween season, but I already received Christmas catalogs.
[ETA: I'm told 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!)
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.
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