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Some variants have "juniper tree" or "June apple tree" rather than "pear tree", which is likely a mishearing of "partridge in a pear tree". The 1780 version has "four colly birds "— colly being a regional English expression for "coal-black" (the name of the collie dog breed may come from this word).
A partridge in a pear tree. On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me Two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Three french hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.
The Partridge in the Pear Tree is Jesus Christ. The 2 Turtle Doves are The Old and New Testaments. The 3 French hens are Faith, Hope and Charity, the theological virtues.
Gentle to the human stomach, partridge stimulated bodily fluids, raised the spirits, and firmed the muscles." [3] Probably the most famous reference to the partridge is in the Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas". [4] The first gift listed is "a partridge in a pear tree", and these words end each verse.
pear brandy (such as St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur) 1 1/2 oz. (or more) fresh lemon juice. Ice. Sparkling pear hard cider, for topping off. Thinly sliced pears and candied ginger, for serving ...
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Months after her mother died, her boyfriend Jack broke up with her. Now a year later, her father Mike has a new wife, Sally. On Christmas Eve, Kate plans to win back Jack, though her best friend Miyoko is concerned she is denying reality. Kate visits a department store, passing a display of a partridge in a pear tree.
Take Away and The Lure of Salvage are sides one and two, respectively, of the debut record by English musician Andy Partridge (credited as "Mr. Partridge"). Co-produced with John Leckie, the LP was released in February 1980 by Virgin Records and consists of dub remixes of tracks originally recorded by Partridge's band XTC.