Three guys kick the bucket on Christmas Eve and ascend to heaven, where they are met by St Peter.
"In honour of the season," St Peter says to them, "before I let you pass through the Pearly Gates, you must each give me something that represents Christmas."
The first man fumbles through his pockets and pulls out two lighters. He holds them up proudly and flicks them on.
"What do they represent?" St. Peter asks him.
"They're candles!" replies the first man.
"Ah! You may pass through the Pearly Gates!"
The second man fumbles through his pockets and pulls out a couple of sets of keys. He holds them up proudly and shakes them.
"What do they represent?" St. Peter asks.
"They're bells!" replies the man.
"Ah - well done, you too may pass through!"
The third man fumbles desperately through his pockets, finally pulling out a skimpy pair of silky women's knickers. He holds them up proudly.
"What do these represent?" St. Peter asks, looking a bit puzzled.
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"They're Carol's!"