Fun fact
You nailed it! That is exactly how the line goes. In the original 1953 version by Eartha Kitt , she sings: > "Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me." What is a "Sable"? In the context of the 1950s , a sable referred to a luxury fur coat made from the fur of a sable marten . Since the song is essentially a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek "wish list" of extravagant gifts, it fits right in with the other items she asks for, like: * A '54 convertible (light blue) * A yacht * The deed to a platinum mine * A ring (specifically, a "decoration bought at Tiffany ") Variations While Eartha Kitt’s version is the most famous, other artists have tweaked the lyrics over the years. For example, in Michael Bublé’s version (titled "Santa Buddy"), he swaps out the more feminine gifts for things like "a Rolex under the tree" and "a '65 convertible, too." Would you like me to find the full lyrics for you, or pe...