Not into snow but tired of feeling stuck indoors? Form an
impromptu group of carolers! It’s time to bundle out and belt out your favorite
festive anthems.
Get ready
Because many carols are so well known, you’re carolers
likely won’t need much practice. You can call ‘em up on the spur of the moment,
or send out music note-shaped invites detailing the specifics of your mission.
Make songbooks
Want to get fancy? Try printing off the lyrics of the songs
you want to sing, then stapling them between the pages of red and green
construction paper. The songbooks will give your group a classic, cohesive
look…and help everyone sing the right verse!
Plan your route
If you’re caroling around your neighborhood—you probably
won’t need to go door to door to garner an audience—plan your route
strategically. If fellow carolers or friends of the family live nearby, set up
periodic warm-up stops so you can thaw your rosy noses and sip some hot apple
cider.
Set your song list
When it comes to holiday songs, you’ve got a lot of choices.
Before you pick certain songs, consider the group of people who will be singing
them. If some carolers won’t be enthusiastic about singing more religious
Christmas songs, keep it general and seasonal with classics such as “Let It
Snow,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Deck the Halls,” and
“Jingle Bell Rock.”
For those that don’t mind a more secular Christmas playlist,
try “The Christmas Song,” “Santa Clause Is Coming to Town,” “We Wish You a
Merry Christmas,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
And if you want to go full-tilt traditional, try these more
religious favorites: “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Away in a Manger,”
and “The First Noel.”
Spread the good cheer
Not looking forward to marching around in the cold? Avoid
frostbite by calling up a local nursing home or hospital and arrange a time
when you could bring your merry band of carolers in for a sing-a-long. You’ll
lift the spirits of those you sing to, and recall memories of happy holidays
past.
What's your favorite carol to sing? Tell us, girls!
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 12/14/2010 7:00:00 AM
POSTED IN happy holidays, christmas parties, holiday music