A late 19th century English tradition to hang a taxidermied quail on one's Christmas tree for good luck. It begun with King Edward VII and him gifting a quail ornament to his wife, Alexandra of Denmark, on Christmas in 1863 and him telling her that it would bring them a son. Sure enough, in January of 1864, they had their eldest son, Albert Victor. Unfortunately, he died in 1892, and Edward VII banned Christmas Quails from England. But Frederic Austin, the composer of "The 12 Days of Christmas," made sure that the tradition lived on in secret after he was forced by the king to change the lyrics of his song from "...and a quail on the Christmas tree" to "...and a partridge in a pear tree." Christmas Quail ornaments still continue to bring their owners' good luck today, as the custom still continues in many households around the world.
Kimberley hung a Christmas Quail on her tree because her favorite neice gifted her one for good luck.
by giuseppe123 November 05, 2023
Small hexagonal hole in a metal patio table in which small items such as silverware or buttons can fit through.
by Brackets18 November 13, 2019
by DastardlyPoptard October 31, 2019
The residue left on your hands, feet and your clothes after handling Christmas ornaments. Also known as glitter/sparkles. It is very hard to remove this, as it spreads across your body at every touch.
Guy 1: Hey man, high five for finishing putting up the Christmas tree!
Guy 2: No way! I don't want to catch the Christmas herpes!
Guy 2: No way! I don't want to catch the Christmas herpes!
by dersuay November 12, 2013
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