So one of the things we did last night to spread some holiday cheer was join an annual Christmas caroling community event. It was so much fun! The best part was seeing those around us who weren't part of the event smile and listen as we sang along. It was also a great way to get to know members of the community and there wasn't a time commitment so people were able to come and go as needed.
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| The Clemens, Luxa, Roth and Davis families gathering for a quick photo. |
So how did we do it? Easy!
1. Pick a date. We picked a Sunday evening when people were less likely to have holiday parties. Sunday is also a great night for caroling because it sets the tone for the week ahead.
2. Reserve space at a local restaurant; we picked a pizza joint because it's low-key and cheap so cost wouldn't be a factor for anyone.
3. Contact your neighbors, friends, family or other members of your community and let them know about the event. Encourage anyone without a singing voice to participate. If you have a large enough crowd, people without a solid voice (like me) will feel more comfortable singing along.
4. On the night of the event, pass out song books (see below for resources). Call out the page numbers prior to beginning each carol and sing until your heart is content!
Christmas Carol Resources:
http://www.scholastic.com/resources/article/caroling-with-kids
http://www.bluebonkers.com/song_sheets/christmas_lyrics/
http://www.futurebound.com/elfhats/mainpages/christmasongs.htm
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