Three men died on Christmas eve and met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates.

"In honour of this holy season " Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven ."

The Englishman fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter . He flicked it on. "I'ts a candel ", he said .

"You may pass through the pearly gates " Saint Peter said.

The Scotsman 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 Irishman started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair knickers .
St. Peter looked at the man with raised eyebrows and asked, "And what do those symolize?"

Paddy replied ,

"These are Carols".