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• A Festive Guide To Caroling
Christmas caroling is a joyful tradition that has
endured for centuries. Christmas caroling can
be traced to the fourth century in Rome. Latin
hymns were written to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Historians believe that even before the emergence of
Christianity midwinter songs existed to lift people’s
spirits through the bleak weather and extended hours of
darkness.
Christmas caroling continues to unite communities and
spread holiday cheer through song. It is time to inspire
a resurgence of caroling by planning to gather friends,
family, or neighbors for a caroling session. Th is guide can
help anyone plan a memorable caroling event.
Gather your group
Begin by assembling a group of singers. No one needs to
be an expert singer, as enthusiasm goes a long way. Reach
out to friends, family, coworkers, and/or local community
members. Try to get a diverse group of people together
whose main goal is to have fun.
Find the right time and date
Typically evening hours after work or during weekends
are when you can reach the greatest number of people.
Th e goal is to enable participants to relax and enjoy the
experience.
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Map out a caroling route
Carefully identify neighborhoods or locations that are
known for being festive. While the organizer may choose
to carol around his or her own neighborhood, it may
be possible to engage more of the community in other
settings. Look at local nursing homes or even community
centers as caroling locations. Contact businesses along
Main Street to see if caroling in the center of town to
coincide with holiday shopping may be a good idea.
Compile a list of classics
Most people will want to hear the carols and other songs
they know and love. Make a list of classic Christmas
songs that aren’t overly complicated and singers will already
know how to sing, such as “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the
Halls,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and “Rudolph the Red-
Nosed Reindeer.” If a particularly accomplished singer is
in the group, he or she might do a featured solo. Be sure
to have printed copies of the lyrics and sheet music for
all participants.
Enlist some musicians
Although caroling is traditionally done a capella, having
someone who plays an instrument, like a guitar or violin,
can ensure everyone is on the right note and can keep
the pace of each song.
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Plan to rest
Singing can be joyful, but also tiring. Bring along refreshments
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so the carolers can rest their voices and stop
to grab a drink or snack. Tea, coff ee and cocoa can warm
up participants on chilly days. Perhaps make one of the
caroling stops in front of a local coff ee shop and pop in
after a set.
Coordinate attire
Although everyone does not have to dress alike, a similar
element, such as a red scarf or green mittens, can unite
the group.
Add a charitable element
Consider incorporating a charitable aspect to the caroling.
Collect fi nancial or food donations for a local food pantry,
or do a toy drive while caroling, encouraging people to
off er a wrapped gift in exchange for some beautiful music.
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