The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.
Here's an exquisite rendition of the Wexford Carol by Allison Krauss and Yo-Yo Ma
It's on a mix so there's lots more there as well.
Amen 50x
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My favorite Christmas story is about my kids and their friends singing Carols in our neighborhood.
It began with my asking the kids to sing carols into an old tape-recorder I had. About 8 kids gathered around and they sounded great. I had a brainstorm! “Let’s go out tonight and sing carols to the neighbors - any money they give - you can buy your parents gifts - or give it to charity’
At night - we stopped at about 10 houses. The kids were happy - they earned about $25 and change.
Then the phone rang: “Mrs Sodpoodle - this is Officer Pooler. Were you out singing carols tonight?”
Me: “yes, we were.”
Officer: “Well, we had a complaint from a neighbor.”
Me: “I thought we sounded great.”
Officer: “Chuckle”
Me; “Did we need a permit? Because the children plan to give their money to charity. I really would like to apologize to the neighbor, could you tell me who it was who complained?”
AND HE DID - So the next day I marched over to her house with a receipt from the Salvation Army!!!!!!
She was shunned by the other parents after that!!!
We Christians stick together. LOLOl!
A fun way to sing Christmas Carols is next to a Salvation Army pot. The volunteer manning it usually will sing along and sometimes people going in and out of the store. I keep a few copies of my caroling book in the car.
I was once bashful. I started singing a cappella at 44, when I knew little about reading music.
I have now performed in professional ensembles in large stadiums.
Start simple, start local. Once you learn to sing a harmony, versus a melody, you are off and singing.