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2 men steal the show at church with funniest ’12 Days of Christmas’ routine
I haven't laughed this hard in a while.
Jenny Brown
12.12.23

Ah, the Christmas season! It’s that time of year when the air is filled with joy, and music plays a huge role in that.

Without those classic tunes – it just wouldn’t be the same, right?

From secular to religious, Christmas music has this magical ability to warm hearts everywhere.

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But let’s be honest, even the most beloved Christmas carols can start to feel a bit repetitive after you’ve heard them a million times.

That’s why it’s so refreshing when someone puts a new spin on an old favorite.

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Speaking of fresh takes, there’s this one video that’s been making waves online.

It’s a unique rendition of the “12 Days of Christmas” that has racked up over 2.7 million views on YouTube.

Trust me, you haven’t seen anything like this before.

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The video features a holiday skit by the United Student Ministries at Crossroads Bible Church.

It starts with two guys bowing to each other, setting the stage for something special.

As the musicians get ready, the children begin with the familiar “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.”

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But hold on, it’s not your typical performance.

Right after the first line, one of the guys leaps onto the other’s back, belting out an impressive bird call.

The audience can’t help but crack up at this unexpected twist.

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As the song progresses, the duo hilariously acts out each day of the song.

When it reaches the ‘three French hens’, one guy starts squawking around on stage while the other chats in French on an imaginary phone.

The audience is in stitches, but it’s clear this performance is as exhausting as it is funny.

After all, with each new day in the song, they have to repeat all the previous actions!

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Things get even more entertaining when they reach the seventh day, and props come into play.

By this point, the performers are struggling to keep up with the background singers, but their energy and humor never wane.

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You really have to watch it to get the full effect.

The impersonations these two come up with are hilarious, each one funnier than the last.

Viewers have been loving it, with comments like:

“This just makes my day every time I watch it. Makes my cheeks hurt from laughing.

Another person wrote:

“That has to be by far the best version of 12 Days Of Christmas I have ever seen. Well done to everyone, especially the two guys doing all the actions 😂😆”.

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By the end of the video, the two men are completely exhausted, and the audience erupts in applause.

This isn’t just a holiday classic; it’s a holiday classic with a hilarious, energetic twist.

Press play below to watch this hilarious “12 Days of Christmas” performance. Bravo, guys!

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