The 12 Days of Winnipeg Christmas

I've been hearing this song on Hot 103 lately and I thought it was so funny, and so fitting for us Winnipeggers. I hope you get a good little chuckle out of it as I did. Merry Christmas to you all. God's blessings for a prosperious 2008!!


The Lyrics:
On the First Day of Christmas
I got this from my bro...
A Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Second Day of Christmas,
Winnipeg gave to me
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Third Day of Christmas,
My buddy gave to me
Veee Jays French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Fourth Day of Christmas,
minus 40 gave to me
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Fifth Day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Sixth Day of Christmas,
construction season gave to me
Six massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Seventh Day of Christmas,
Mother Nature gave to me
Seven months of winter
Six massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Eighth Day of Christmas,
Winnipeggers gave to me
Eight Slupree titles
Seven months of winter
Six massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Ninth Day of Christmas,
St Vital gave to me
Nine Gabes a dancing
Eight Slupree titles
Seven months of winter
Six massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Tenth Day of Christmas,
my bombers gave to me,
Ten Grey Cup Titles
Nine Gabes a dancing
Eight Slupree titles
Seven months of winter
Six massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas,
Photo radar gave to me
Eleven Red light tickets
Ten Grey Cup Titles
Nine Gabes a dancing
Eight Slupree titles
Seven months of winter
Six Massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas,
My Baba gave to me
Twelve Cheese Perogies
Eleven red light tickets
Ten Grey Cup Titles
Nine Gabes a dancing
Eight Slupree titles
Seven months of winter
Six massive potholes
Five Golden boys
Four stalling cars
Veee Js French Fries
Two rivers meeting
And a Sign saying Go Jets Go!

12 Days of Christmas

My Aunt emailed this to me and I thought it was quite interesting and gives a new meaning to this song. Enjoy!

There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me.What in the world do leaping lords, French hens,swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won't come outof the pear tree have to do with Christmas?

Today, I found out.From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics inEnglandwerenot permitted to practice their faith openly. Someoneduring that era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics.It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaningplus a hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Eachelement in the carol has a code word for a religious realitywhich the children could remember.


-The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
-Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
-Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
-The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
-The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
-The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
-Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit--Prophesy, Serving, Teaching,Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
-The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
-Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit--Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness,Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
-The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
-The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithful disciples.
-The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed.

So there is your history for today. This knowledge was shared with me and I found it interesting and enlightening and now I know how that strange song became a Christmas Carol...so pass it on if you wish.

"Merry (Twelve Days of) Christmas Everyone.....

Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus / Christmas of My Dreams

I had this sent to me, and thought it was worth sharing. Enjoy!

Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus

Santa lives at the North Pole ... JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh ... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year ... JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies ... JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited ... JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.
You have to wait in line to see Santa ... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap ... JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?" ... JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly ... JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO ... JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry" ... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you." Santa's little helpers make toys ... JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but ... JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree ... JESUS became our gift and died on a tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison. We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in CHRISTmas, Jesus is still the reason for the season. Yes, Jesus is better, he is even better than Santa Claus. Merry CHRISTmas!!!
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I read this in a book called "A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas" and thought it was worth sharing.

Christmas of My Dreams

The Christmas cookies are all frosted,
the gingerbread men have purple hair,
And 'cause little hands can only reach so high,
the top half of the tree is quite bare!
But the bottom half sparkles with tinsel,
and foil stars and paper chains,
And along with the gifts the Wise Men bring
are three nickels and two cand canes.

Although it's true our money's tighter than ever,
our love just keeps on growing, it seems,
And I couldn't ask for anything more,
this is the Christmas of my dreams.

I used to have such great expectations
about Christmas and just how it should be,
With the picture-perfect table of goodies
and lots of presents under the tree.
Although I still love the tinsel and glitter,
the scent of pine and songs in the air,
When all's said and done, what matters most
is the Christmas love that all of us share.

Although our Christmas may not be very fancy,
like the ones you see in magazines,
I wouldn't trade it for anything
this is the Christmas of my dreams.

So let's each count our blessings,
and thank our God above,
As we celebrate this season
of the greatest gift of love.
Our Christmas may not be very fancy,
like the ones you see in magazines,
But I couldn't ask for anything more,
this is the Christmas of my dreams.

- Cheryl Kirkling