The Australian "Twelve Days of Christmas"

The Twelve Days of Christmas (1992) written by June Williams  illustrated by John McIntosh This clever poem and adapted verse of the well-known carol tell the tale of a fellow in Australia who receives a great variety of animals from his true love during the twelve days of Christmas. Emu, Galahs, Jabirus, Kookaburra, Kangaroo, Platypus, Koala, Possums, Wombats, Lizards, Numbats, Parrots, These are the lyrics to the Australian Twelve Days of Christmas, a popular Down Under variation of the traditional carol. Here is the full list from your image: 1: An emu up a gum tree 2: Two pink galahs 3: Three jabirus 4: Four kookaburras 5: Five kangaroos 6: Six platypuses 7: Seven koalas climbing 8: Eight possums playing 9: Nine wombats working 10: Ten lizards leaping 11: Eleven numbats nagging 12: Twelve parrots prattling "12 Days of Christmas" Aussie version read by Grandma's Storytime   Read the Tumblr ebook Thanks For Visiting

Zodiac Cat ~ A Christmas Poem

Celebrate the holidays with a whimsical poem  that blends astrology with feline chaos, perfect for any cat lover. The twelve signs gather 'round the tree, To see what Santa Paws will see. But cats don't care for mystic signs, They only care for tinsel lines! Aries starts the midnight fight, Attacking baubles left and right. Taurus sleeps beneath the bough, And wakes to demand his dinner now. Gemini dashes through the halls, Knocking stockings off the walls. Cancer cuddles by the fire, Watching the flames grow ever higher. Leo climbs the spruce so grand, The brightest star in all the land. Virgo grooms their paws so neat, And leaves hairballs right at your feet. Libra weighs the glass tree balls, Then bats them 'til they crash and fall. Scorpio hides inside a box, And ambushes your knitted socks. Sagittarius yowls into the night, Batting the lights that sparkle bright. Capricorn gives the famous glare, Staring down from Santa's chair. Aquarius chews the floral plants, While Pisces does a sleepy dance. No matter which sign they are told, They're rulers of the household! zodiac kitty ornaments by kittensgivestitches Thanks For Visiting

The twelve days of a Muppet Christmas

"Get into the holiday spirit with the Muppets as they count down to Christmas with friends-a-singing, fruitcakes flying, pine trees running amok, and ... a chicken in a pine tree! This Muppet twist to a classic carol will have you singing long after the holidays are over"--Page 4 of cover.
  The twelve days of a Muppet Christmas
and a chicken in a pine tree
Written by Martha T. Ottersley illustrated by Amy Mebberson
First published in 2012 by Disney/LB Kids

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John Denver & The Muppets - 12 Days of Christmas 

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The famous Muppet rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is a chaotic, hilarious holiday staple. Originally featured on their 1979 album A Christmas Together with John Denver, the song features iconic characters repeatedly missing their cues, interrupting each other, and struggling with the "five golden rings".

The Cast of Characters

Each Muppet gets their moment to shine as the days progress, complete with their signature antics: 

• Partridge in a Pear Tree: Kermit the Frog
• Two Turtle Doves: Miss Piggy
• Three French Hens: Floyd Pepper, Janice, and Zoot (The Electric Mayhem)Four Calling Birds: Fozzie Bear, Beaker, The Swedish Chef, and Statler & Waldorf
• Five Golden Rings: Miss Piggy (who insists on belting out this specific line repeatedly)
• Six Geese-a-Laying: Gonzo
• Seven Swans-a-Swimming: The Swedish Chef
• Eight Maids-a-Milking: Animal
• Nine Ladies Dancing: The Great Gonzo and his chickens
• Ten Lords-a-Leaping: Rowlf the Dog
• Eleven Pipers Piping: Dr. Teeth
• Twelve Drummers Drumming: Animal (who famously breaks the fourth wall)

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The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas _~ by Michael Salmon

The illustrations are bright and funny. The Australian Twelve Days of Christmas  Author/Illustrator: Michael Salmon Publisher: PAR Productions (Peter Anthill-Rose & Associates) Location: Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia Copyright Date: 1988 Aussie representation of Christmas: the beach, summer, the ocean, gum trees instead of pine trees - these are the things which characterise an Aussie Christmas. It's Christmas down-under and Australia's iconic animals are set to party. Twelve possums playing, eleven lizards leaping ... six sharks a-surfing, and a kookaburra in a gum tree. Kookaburras, galahs, kangaroos, dingoes and many others sing the classic rhyme as only they can. Readers are treated to Michael Salmon's zany illustrations with sharks go a-surfin', possums playing, dingoes dancing and wombats washing. The lyrics shown on the page are: 12 possums playing 11 lizards leaping 10 wombats washing 9 crocs a-snoozing 8 dingos dancing 7 emus laying 6 sharks a-surfing 5 kangaroos 4 lyrebirds 3 wet galahs 2 snakes on skis And a kookaburra in a gum tree. Bedtime Story S2024 E055 + Michael Salmon (Author) Read Along https://www.ebay.com/itm/389505495693 , Amazon Thanks For Visiting

The Innkeepers Wife

How could this be for a babe to be born, Where the animals feed and it's not even warm? I begged and I pleaded, yet not a person was swayed To give up a room for the poor little babe. So there he now lays, this poor little stranger, Swaddled in cloths and laid in a manger. And his sweet mother Mary… you should see her kind face… A woman serene and so full of grace! The shepherds that came in the black of the night-- On their lips was the name of the cute little sprite… They called him Blessed Redeemer…Emmanuel- And wonderful tidings they continue to tell! Heavenly angels and a bright guiding star, Came from the East to where we are now, It shines a bright path for wayfaring men, To the dearest and best of all Bethlehem… I will wonder and ponder this strangest event, For I, too believe this babes heaven sent… The Messiah and Savior in my feeding trough? Somehow… I know…he'll be enough! Full Page Greeting | SpiritIsUp Thanks For Visiting

'Twas The Night Before... (Various Parody Snippets)

A snippet verse from various 'Twas The Night Before' Parodies. 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the land all the writers were busy trying their hand at penning a poem that would certainly make everyone laugh 'til their funny bones ached . . . With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore, here are some funny parodies of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to get you laughing. 4 Funny "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" Parody Poems These parodies will help bring some seasonal cheer! Includes "The Bill Collector", "Some Assembly Required", "Merry Catmas", and "Sunny Florida". "Twas a Month Before Christmas" by Shawna Hickling" Nov 26, 2020 — Twas a month before Christmas, and all through the town, People wore masks, that covered their frown. The frown had begun way back in the spring ... "A Collection of 'Night Before Christmas' parodies" | Arizona Daily Star Dec 24, 2019 — 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the state,. Not a snowflake was falling, our usual fate. The bikinis were hung by the poolside ... "T'was the Night Before Christmas variations" | Appleseeds.org Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the town, St. Joseph was searching, walking up roads and down; Our Lady was waiting, so meek and so mild, While ... "The Poems (We Think) We Know: 'The Night Before'" | Las Angeles Review Of Books Dec 24, 2013 — Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the ... "Christmas Poem, "Merry Christmas, My Friend" - MarineParents.com I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone. on a cold Christmas Eve, in a land far from home. Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye. I dropped to ... Humor Matters: Twas the Night Before Christmas Alternatives “My belief is that we are going to eventually discover that the most dramatic health benefits of humor are not in laughter, but in the cognitive and emotional ‘Twas the Night Before Thrifting | ThriftDiving ‘Twas the night before thrifting, when all through the house, Not an outfit needed washing, not even a blouse; The laundry was folded by the dryer with care, ... Crafter’s Night Before Christmas | MyDesignsInTheChaos Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, Not an order was waiting and I could finally talk to my spouse. The packages had been mailed with tracking numbers and all, In hopes that the post office wouldn’t drop the ball... ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…with 3 Kids These post come from the TODAY Parenting Team and PleaseBringCoffee.com. (Archived) "Twas the Night Before Christmas Parody" | ToddlerApocalypse.com (Archived) A funny version from a Dad with a toddler. Copyright, 2012. All Rights Reserved. Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house… I got so excited I slam dunked my spouse!... From This Blog Script Source: Tutes Inside

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