"In honor of this holy season", Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven."
The Englishman fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on.
"It's a candle", he said.
"You may pass through the pearly gates", Saint Peter said.
The Scotsman reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys.
He shook them and said: "They're bells."
Saint Peter said: "You may pass through the pearly gates."
The Irishman started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties.
St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked: "And just what do those symbolize?"
The Irishman replied: "These are Carol's"