Christmas Carols

singing carols

The first Christmas Carols came from France. The singers would dance as they sang - the word 'carol' means a circling dance.

Christmas carols have been sung in UK churches for 800 years. Cheerful carols would be sung and the Christmas story acted out - much like we still do today.

The custom of wandering Christmas carol singers calling on homes is also a very old one.

Some of our most popular carols are very old - but every year new ones are written. Do you have a favourite?

singing carols outside
These people are singing carols in Liverpool Street Station.
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