Christmas Connections: Part 3 of 12
Three French hens? Yes, three birds which lay eggs. Some say they are Faith, Hope and Love; some say they are older and darker, a Maiden, Lady and Crone.
But they are not French fries, nor are they fried chicken. They are the birds that come in threes, that stand around waiting to cast judgement, that form the smallest possible legislative unit which can break a tie and yet have multiple opinions.
Oh yes, three hens, French or otherwise, but in this song, just three, just French. And remember, a hen is the female bird of any species, not just chicken.
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"On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me three French hens."
But they are not French fries, nor are they fried chicken. They are the birds that come in threes, that stand around waiting to cast judgement, that form the smallest possible legislative unit which can break a tie and yet have multiple opinions.
Oh yes, three hens, French or otherwise, but in this song, just three, just French. And remember, a hen is the female bird of any species, not just chicken.
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"On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me three French hens."
etched with acid at 5:55:00 pm
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