Three men had died and were waiting outside the Pearly Gates for entry into Heaven. St. Peter came to the gates and advised these men that, because the space was limited in Heaven at this time of year, he would allow them to enter if they were carrying something on them that was reflective of the Christmas season.
The first man rummaged around in his pockets and presented several fir tree needles saying: "These are Christmas trees".
St. Peter, being of good cheer, accepted this and allowed the man entry.
The second man searched his pockets and found some small bells that he presented and said: "These are jingle bells".
Again, St. Peter kindly let this man enter.
The third man searched his pockets thoroughly and suddenly presented a pair of women's panties.
"And what", asks St.Peter, "are these?"
The man replies: "These are Carols!"
The first man rummaged around in his pockets and presented several fir tree needles saying: "These are Christmas trees".
St. Peter, being of good cheer, accepted this and allowed the man entry.
The second man searched his pockets and found some small bells that he presented and said: "These are jingle bells".
Again, St. Peter kindly let this man enter.
The third man searched his pockets thoroughly and suddenly presented a pair of women's panties.
"And what", asks St.Peter, "are these?"
The man replies: "These are Carols!"
