2006-11-28 17:45:40 · 33 answers · asked by casmir o 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
http://www.carols.org.uk/the_twelve_days_of_christmas.htm
this site gives full version and the history of the song - very interesting
2006-11-28 18:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by thecat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a pear tree.
It's thought that it comes from some linguistic confusion - the French for partridge is une perdrix, which sounds like 'pear tree'.
2006-11-29 08:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a pear tree in your house and depending on what day of Christmas it is you could have any number between one and twelve. However it may be hard to find the partridges as they may have been frightened away by all the turtle doves, french hens,calling birds,gold ring, geese, swans,maids,ladies, lords, pipers and drummers.
2006-11-28 19:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Partridge in a pear tree.
2006-11-28 17:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by skeetejacquelinelightersnumber7 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For the song: in a pear tree
For TV lovers: riding on the bus to sing at the concert with the rest of the family
In Louisiana: Blackened and smothered in gravy with a side of grits.
;)
2006-11-28 20:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you would find a partridge in a pear tree
2006-11-28 22:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by geraldine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a pear tree
2006-11-28 22:54:19 · answer #7 · answered by butterfly55freedom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a pear tree
2006-11-28 19:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bev H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a pear tree
2006-11-28 18:14:29 · answer #9 · answered by bobonumpty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a pear tree
2006-11-28 18:12:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋