Bob and Doug McKenzie: The 12 Days of Christmas
Bob and Doug McKenzie, the iconic Canadian duo created by the comedy team SCTV, made a memorable parody of the traditional "Twelve Days of Christmas" song. Their hilarious version, known as "The 12 Days of Christmas: Canadian Style", is filled with Canadian references and tongue-in-cheek humor.
Here are the lyrics to this classic Christmas carol:
Verse 1
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, A partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 2
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 3
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 4
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 5
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 6
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 7
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 8
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 9
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 10
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 11
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Verse 12
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, ten lords a-leaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids a-milking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree, eh!
Bonus:
The song ends with Bob and Doug yelling, "Hosers! It's time to party!"
The Bob and Doug McKenzie version of "The 12 Days of Christmas" is a hilarious and iconic take on the traditional song. It showcases the comedic brilliance of SCTV and their ability to capture the Canadian spirit through humor and absurdity.
