Twelve Days of Christmas 
(ITALIANO VARIATION)

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
A bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese

On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
three Pizza Pies,
two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Seven canellonis,
six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Eight Uncle Tonies,
seven canellonis,
Six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Nine Cousin Ginos,
eight Uncle Tonies,
Seven canellonis,
Six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 10th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Ten glasses of vinos,
nine Cousin Ginos,
Eight Uncle Tonies,
Seven canellonis,
Six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Eleven Mama Mias!
Ten glasses of vinos,
Nine Cousin Ginos,
Eight Uncle Tonies,
Seven canellonis,
Six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and s bowl full of parmesean cheese.

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Twelve dishes of spaghetti and cardoons.
Eleven Mama Mias!
Ten glasses of vinos,
Nine Cousin Ginos,
Eight Uncle Tonies,
Seven canellonis,
Six pepperonis,
Five pasta fazool !!!!
Four meatballs,
three Pizza Pies,
Two garlic cloves,
and a bowl full of parmesean cheese.

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A silly spoof song that I like is The 12 Days of Guido Christmas by the How-ya-doin’ guys.

On the first day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

A ride in his IROC-Z.

On the second day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the third day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the fourth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the fifth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the sixth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the seventh day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Seven Piazza jerseys,
Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the eighth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Eight how-ya-doin’s,
Seven Piazza jerseys,
Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the ninth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Nine balls-a-grabbing,
Eight how-ya-doin’s,
Seven Piazza jerseys,
Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the tenth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Ten new hand gestures,
Nine balls-a-grabbing,
Eight how-ya-doin’s,
Seven Piazza jerseys,
Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Eleven Sinatra CDs,
Ten new hand gestures,
Nine balls-a-grabbing,
Eight how-ya-doin’s,
Seven Piazza jerseys,
Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my paisan gave to me,

Twelve globs of hair gel,
Eleven Sinatra CDs,
Ten new hand gestures,
Nine balls-a-grabbing,
Eight how-ya-doin’s,
Seven Piazza jerseys,
Six Sergio Tacchinis,
Five pinky rings!
Four fresh cannolis,
All tree Godfadda’s,
Two guinea tees,
And a ride in his IROC-Z.

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The Twelve Days of Christmas song lyrics:

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Christmas in Africa

Preparation for Christmas in the Congo begins when some group is designated to prepare the annual Christmas pageant.

Christmas day begins with groups of carolers walking to and fro through the village, along the roadway, by the houses of the missionaries, singing the lovely carols known the world around. Often people may be awakened by a group of carolers beginning to converge on the house of worship. They return home to make final preparation as to the clothes one must wear and also as to his offering for the Christmas service.

The most important part of their Christmas worship service is the love offering, this is the gift in honor of Jesus. Then at about 8 or 9 o’clock everyone makes their way to the celebration of the birthday of Jesus.

Everyone who attends the service goes forward to lay down their gift upon the raised platform near the Communion table. Not one person will attend the service without giving a gift.

Now people have Christmas dinners after the service, preparing tables out in front of their home and inviting many of their intimate friends to share.

Christmas in South Africa is a summer holiday. In December, the southern summer brings glorious days of sunshine that carry an irresistible invitation to the beaches, the rivers, and the shaded mountain slopes. Then the South African holiday season reaches its height. Schools are closed, and camping is the order of the day. In South Africa there is no snow, but it has many flowers, many beautiful varieties of cultivated and wild flowers being in their full pride.

In the cities and towns carolers make their rounds on Christmas Eve. Church services are held on Christmas morning. Christmas Eve celebrations in larger centers include “Carols by Candlelight” and special screen and floor shows.

Homes are decorated with pine branches, and all have the decorated Christmas fir in a corner, with presents for the children around. At bedtime on Christmas Eve, children may also hang up their stockings for presents from Father Christmas. Read full Article here.

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BY Maria Bargellini, of DFW Christmas Lights, Dallas Christmas Light installers

Looking for somewhere to go to see a lights this holiday? Try Whistlestop, in Cleburne, Texas. Their Christmas wonderland lighting display has over 3 ½ million lights decorating Hulen Park in Cleburne, Texas. There’s live entertainment like a community choir, representing area churches, singing Christmas music, a parade and pictures with Santa.  Adding to the fun will be food and gift vendors, and kids of all ages will be able to blow the whistle on the historic 3417 Steam Engine. View historic Cleburne at the Candle walk Tour of Homes. Several homes, built in the 1800’s and early 1900’s, of varying architectural styles, have been restored to their original charm. These homes are decorated for the holidays and open for the public to tour.

Going into it’s 14th year, Whistle Stop Christmas began in 1996 with just a few people who wanted to decorate Cleburne in a special way for the Holidays. As the story goes, Rebecca Roe had gone to Marble Falls to visit some friends, and they had been telling her about the beautiful lights their town displayed each year at Christmas.

Rebecca thought this would be wonderful for Cleburne. But she didn’t know how to get it started. Rebecca’s husband, Robert, was chairman of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce at the time, and he introduced to an energetic woman named Nell Dixon who had just taken the position as the chamber president. The Roes Ben Franklin store had been accidentally double-shipped Christmas lights that year. Rebecca seizes the opportunity to decorate parts of the city with the extra lights.Rebecca asked Nell if they could call a meeting of community members who could be instrumental in spearheading an extravagant lighting display in Cleburne, and Nell said “Go for it.” Thus began Whistle Stop Christmas.

Links and additional Info

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Contact Whistlestop Here

Please note: The list of events for the 2010 season hasn’t been listed yet but expect the best from this historic town.

DFW Christmas Lights and The Outdoor Lighting Expert are owned by Dallas Curb Appeal.

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