that says, "Don we all our gay apparel"; is that to be taken literally? :)
2007-11-24 13:17:18 · 22 answers · asked by Heatherlikesleather 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
LMAO. Gay meant happy back then. Now it means, well you know........
2007-11-24 13:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by LEMON the good life 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deck the Halls with bowls of holly Lalalalala Lala La La
2007-11-24 13:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Don we now our gay apparel" had a very different meaning, when it was written. it was intended to express the type of dress, one would exhibit during the Christmas season.
2007-11-24 13:25:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bamafan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the original words of the song were lost and some fool just filled it in with the Fa la las and the listeners liked it. But honestly, if ya don't know the words then I don't want to hear it. ; )
2016-05-25 06:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Deck the Halls, it means festive, bright, colorful.
2007-11-24 13:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by ♪♫♪The♪♫♪ Duchess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it has a literal meaning. A translation to that line would be: To put on our bright, colorful clothing.
2007-11-24 16:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think so. Keep in mind that times back then were much different. I feel it meant that they are now wearing their festive clothing. Kind of if you will a celebration of the season.
2007-11-24 13:27:58 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix Rising 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
come on, think about it back when the song was written gay meant fun or something good, as opposed to today where it means a type of person, myself i try to avoid!
2007-11-24 13:28:59 · answer #8 · answered by happy2beme60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "Gay" means happy, cheerful in the time that this song was written....
2007-11-24 13:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by CaliforniaGrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could take it either way, but gay in this instance means happy!
2007-11-24 13:25:55 · answer #10 · answered by Watsit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋