Pearwood is used in recorders mostly because it is resistant to moisture and saliva. Partridge in a pear tree The origins of the song are unclear, but it originated in France.

Partridge prices were flat this year, but the cost of pear trees jumped more than 25%. PNC bank has run the numbers on all 12 days of Christmas — as it calculates its annual Holiday Price Index.

This bourbon, brandy, pear, and warm spices partridge in a pear tree cocktail is inspired from the classic Christmas carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” ...

Historians know it’s French because, well, there’s this bird, a partridge in a pear tree. While 40-some partridge species range worldwide, only one is native to England.

Taking a creative cue from the carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” I created a Partridge in a Pear Tree cocktail to make this holiday season. Here’s what makes this drink delicious.

As I have noted before, the most ecologically relevant song of Christmas season is "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the one that starts off with a partridge in a pear tree as the first of many gifts.

Partridge prices are flat this year, but a pear tree will cost you more. Compared to overall inflation, though, the gifts in the song could be a relative bargain.

“The 12 Days of Christmas” is a song my in-laws love to hate. Unfortunately for them, it’s a song I’ve always loved. (Ross, I await your text message.) Although I enjoy it, I’ve never ...

There’s a Christmas song titled "The Twelve Days of Christmas" that mentions a partridge in a pear tree. Did I find one in a Southeast Missouri fence row? The answer is no. Although there is a ...