In early versions of this song, “my true love sent” me the gifts. However, a 20th-century variant has “my true love gave to me” and this wording has become particularly common in North America. In one 19th-century variant, the...
There have to be babies and these babies are attending a dance lesson. Not all of them are paying attention though. (Babies aren’t noted for their attention spans.)
Time to get comfy and press play on the jukebox. The song...
As I sauntered into the kitchen, with the idea of making a batch of Christmas cookies, I heard a humungous crash from the direction of the living room. I thought I also heard some soft scampering.
Hurrying into the living...
Because this song dates back to well before its first publication in 1780, it’s accrued quite a history. While researching it, I discovered that the word "on" doesn't appear at the beginning of each verse in the earliest versions...
In the banner image today there’s a green budgie (short for budgerigar aka love bird), another Australian native like the cockatoos in Day Five. Also, like the cockatoos, budgies are excellent mimics and very talkative! Now it's onto Day...
Today’s banner image features two Australian native rosellas. The Furkids chose them because their beautiful feathers have all the colours associated with Catmas. They also signify the Furkids' return to their feathered friends for Day Seven. It’s time to...
It’s Catmas week! Not long to go now — just a sleigh ride from Monday to Sunday and we’re there! It's the purrfect time for a Catmas song and the Furkids know exactly which one they want.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaNwEkCeZrE
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In the banner image — did you notice there’s a different one each day? — there’s a cute puppy sitting on “Catmas” today and yes, that’s a big hint. But what is it the pups will be doing?
It’s time...
Have you noticed there’s a different First Day illustration each day? If you have, the Furkids are impressed and delighted so well done you! (If you hadn’t noticed or you’ve missed some days, you can catch up in the...
Early versions of the song have shown a considerable variation in the wording of line 4. The 1780 version has “four colly birds” — colly being a regional English expression for black like coal.
In the 19th century, “canary birds”,...
