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

The Englishmen fumbles through his pockets and pulls out a lighter,he flicks it on and says,"Look,a candle."

"You may pass through the pearly gates," says Saint Peter.

The Scotsman roots into his pockets and pulls out a set of keys,shakes them and says,"They're bells."

Saint Peter says,"You may pass through the pearly gates."

The Irishman starts desperately rummaging through his pockets and finally pulls out a pair of women's knickers.

Saint Peter looks at the man with a raised eyebrow and asks,"And just what do those symbolize about Christmas?"

Paddy replies,"These are Carol's."