Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter >at the pearly gates. In honor of this holy season," Saint >Peter said, "you must each possess something that >symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." > >The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a >lighter. He flicked it on. It represents a candle, he said. >You may pass through the pearly gates Saint Peter said. The >second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of >keys. He shook them and said, "They're bells" . Saint Peter >said you may pass through the pearly gates. > >The third man started searching desperately through his >pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties. >St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and >asked, "And just what do those symbolize?" The man >replied............. > > > >"They're Carols".