Gone a caroling / myLot

December 6, 2015 8:07pm CST

Weekends are crazy. There is so much much to be done. With Christmas nearing there is also so much preparations and charity to be involved in. This weekend we were busy caroling; my husbands office had invited us for a night of carols,. We used to sing every year before things changed three years ago. They had started to invited some institutions rather than church groups to sing for them. This year the crowd voted us back into business. We have a group of SHAM, Doctors, Lawyers, HR professional and technical people sing in our group. We also have our children singing with us. Though we did not initially think we will not take it up this year, we did and we were much appreciated for our efforts. It always fun to sing to a whole bunch of non Christians and ask them to join in. Do you go caroling or do you have people coming caroling to your place?

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (338949)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Dec 15

We are a bit out of the way for carollers but our small town has a carol night so we may go to that.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@JudyEv Last year we went out to some places where people said carolers have never come before.. The people there were very happy to have us. We have learned a few songs in the vernacular and they receive it with joy and sing along with vigor.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@JudyEv They were indeed.. somehow we love visiting poor and sick people with gifts and good cheer.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (338949)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Dec 15

@sofssu That's a lovely idea. I'm sure those people would have been very appreciative.

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

7 Dec 15

I don't go caroling, but I enjoy listening to caroling. It's so joyful and peaceful. I still remember when I was young, I followed my dad to his Christian friend's house, and they invited caroling from church. There were adults and children, and it was so joyful listening to them singing. We don't have people coming caroling to where we stay, but I always bring my children to a shopping mall (which is quite far away) every Christmas, because I know there's caroling. There are always many events in the shopping mall on Christmas, but I prefer listening to carols.

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

7 Dec 15

@sofssu Yes, they enjoy carols as well. Though we do not really celebrate Christmas, going to the mall and listening to carols seem to be an annual Christmas activity for us.

I actually prefer carols, but not those too commercialized events.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@kaka135 Same here.. I love the carols and the genuine sharing.. not the commercial stuff that happens all around.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@kaka135 I am glad you enjoy carols. I am sure your children enjoy them too. Our little kids here have so much fun singing. They have their own set of songs for kids and the kids love them so much.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166254)

• Boise, Idaho

7 Dec 15

It sounds like quite a merry time.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@celticeagle We did have a merry time indeed though it was pretty cold out there. Its wonderful to see faces light up when you go to their homes.

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Silvermist

@silvermist (19702)

• India

7 Dec 15

@sofssu Though we are not Christians,people do come to us singing carols.We are happy to welcome them.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@silvermist That is lovely.. that is the spirit of Christmas.. to spread peace and good cheer to all men.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (139415)

• Roseburg, Oregon

7 Dec 15

I have not seen people caroling for years.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@jstory07 Sounds like you in the USA have lost these Christmas traditions.. we have them for generations now.

Mike

@Mike197602 (15505)

• United Kingdom

7 Dec 15

when i was a kid in a small village we had carol singers come to our house but where i live now it doesnt happen.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@Mike197602 HmmIn the city where I live we have groups of carolers going around. Sometimes we meet for coffee and snacks on the road.

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

8 Dec 15

I can feel your happiness doing those carolings . It is so nice when you have a group who has that as an activity for Christmas .

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rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

8 Dec 15

@sofssu Wow eight years . It means that your group is a solid one already . Enjoy the caroling .

sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD We have a lovely group here for the last eight years and we have been happy doing all the things we do .

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

7 Dec 15

That sounds lovely and so much in the spirit of the season. It is a good to get away from the craziness and really spread some cheer!! Well done you.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@BelleStarr THank you.. Actually it does so much for our spirits to visit the lesser privileged people around us.

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Yalul

@yalul070 (1713)

• Manila, Philippines

7 Dec 15

i have never joined a caroling group because i have no time. but that would be a worthwhile activity.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@yalul070 Its actually our prayer group.. fortunately most of can sing a tune. We usually end up praying more than singing.

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Yalul

@yalul070 (1713)

• Manila, Philippines

8 Dec 15

@sofssu i think that makes the caroling more heartfelt then

Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (50907)

• Canada

7 Dec 15

We don't sing in a group, nor do we get anyone carolling here. That isn't something that is done anymore in our area.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@Juliaacv Sounds like you made memories for a lifetime. Hmm that is an idea.. We could try it.. but horses in the city are not too common.

sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@Juliaacv Sounds like the tradition has faded away there, We really love going caroling.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (50907)

• Canada

7 Dec 15

@sofssu One year on Christmas Eve, my brother-in-law hired a flatbed wagon with straw bales on it and it was pulled by 2 horses. The driver took us out for about an hour and there were over 20 of us on the wagon, we sang and sang and sang. That was at least 20 years ago, but it was so much fun and I'll never forget it.

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Sharon

@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Dec 15

I've never had carolers come to my home before, I've only seen it done on TV. I think it would be very nice if they did.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@simone10 We still do it here Simone, wish we could come visiting your home and sing for you.,

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Sharon

@simone10 (54187)

• Louisville, Kentucky

11 Dec 15

@sofssu I wish you could too. I would really enjoy it.

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Gudheart

@gudheart (12659)

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7 Dec 15

I still have so much to do. That is why I have not been on as much this week.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@gudheart Same here.. I have way too much on my plate.. hopefully I will be able to get some work done here to make payout this month too.

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Gudheart

@gudheart (12659)

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7 Dec 15

@sofssu Hope you make it :D I need some extra pennies too after spending so much on xmas!

Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

7 Dec 15

Used too, haven't in years. always was a church thing.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@Jessicalynnt Wouldn't it be great to revive those traditions.. or you don't care too much?

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

8 Dec 15

@sofssu Im not big on groups of people or going to strangers homes, too much anxiety, I wouldnt mind a christmas concert if I could sit in the back though

Gaebriel

@secret225 (12)

• Manila, Philippines

7 Dec 15

We do go out, a week before Christmas to carol every houses. Sometime we do got some carolers at our place.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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8 Dec 15

@secret225 Good to hear that.. Do you enjoy doing it? We here love doing it.

Amber

@AmbiePam (92097)

• United States

31 Dec 15

Every year in school, from 4th grade until I graduated, my class, and some of the younger classes would go to a nursing home and sing carols to the residents. They always seemed to like that.

Morning Girl

@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

9 Dec 15

I know that wonderful feeling! I've been busy with caroling too. I love to sing about Jesus all the time and being part of the choir is a great privilege.

amnabas

@amnabas (13819)

• Karachi, Pakistan

7 Dec 15

Good to hear that you had a good weekend happenings before Christmas.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@amnabas We did have a good time. The corporate aren't actually on our list.. but they keep inviting us.

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PaintsOnSlate

@PainsOnSlate (21852)

• Canada

7 Dec 15

When I was still living at home we went as a church group singing to the "shut-ins" those elderly and disabled members who really appreciated our efforts, it was a family thing, kids and parents. Loved it it. I haven't seen carolers in years.

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sofs

@sofssu (23662)

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7 Dec 15

@PainsOnSlate We do that all the time.. go to those who are disabled and aged and sing for them.. they seem to be so happy with so little. They seem particularly happy when our little children sing for them.

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