Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the Pearly Gate.
'In honor of this holy season,' Saint Peter said,' you must possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.'
The man from Minnesota fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on.
'It represents a Christmas candle,' he said.
'You may pass through the Pearly Gates,'Saint Peter said
The man from Colorado searched through his pockets, pulled out a set of keys shook them and said.' They represent Christmas bells.'
Saint Peter said,' You may enter the Pearly Gates.
The man from the Ozarks searched frantically through his pockets and after a few moments pulled out a pair of women's panties.
With a raised eyebrow Saint Peter peered at him and said, 'Just what do those represent?'
The man from the Ozarks said,' These are Carols!'