How to Treat Christmas Carolers Who Come to Your Door
Christmas carolers add spirit to the holiday season. To show your appreciation, prepare for their arrival by having some simple treats ready. If they are collecting for a charity, give what you can afford. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Light Bulbs
- Christmas Cookies
- Apple Ciders
- Foil-wrapped Chocolates
- Hot Cocoa
- Postage Stamps Stamp
- Notebook Papers
- Pens
- Camera Flashes
- Cameras
Instructions
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Turn on your porch light during the late afternoons and early evenings of the Christmas season.
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Keep an ear out for the merry sounds of Christmas carols, so your family will be ready to greet the carolers.
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Offer the carolers snacks such as foil-wrapped chocolate candy, hot cocoa and Christmas cookies.
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Snap some photographs, especially if you know any of the individuals. If you don't, ask for an address where you can send some of the photos. Chances are that the carolers live nearby.
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Ask to join in the fun, if the idea appeals to you.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for foil-wrapped chocolates in holiday colors of red, green and gold. They are especially festive.
Have a flash attachment ready for your camera.
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barbinid
Dec 13, 2008
who says all carols are about baby Jesus? Jingle Bells, Up on the house top, to name two, dont mention baby Jesus. People that dont like carolers may be dealing with not wanting to step out of their comfort zone(returning a kindness)?...funny they might pay $50 to hear a "pro" sing, but dont like when someone reaches out to them and offer something better than a concert ticket - human kindness/friendship...stay in your hermit hole, the rest of us "carolers" can have just as much fun with out you - but it sure would be nice to have you with us...more the merrier... -
RozeGardener
Dec 10, 2008
I love to go Caroling and even though I was raised in and appreciate Christian traditions, I prefer to sing the more secular songs that everyone will enjoy, and leave out the most dogmatic, which even make me cringe, like "Silent Night." "...round yon Virgin, mother and child..." Sheesh, I get so tired of hearing about the holy virgin mother around Christmas. I can see why non-Christians wouldn't want to hear that outside their door. Plus, it sounds like a dirge, not very cheerful! Even though most of us love carolers, imagine how you'd feel if once a year, the krishnas or the followers of Islam came and sang their doctrine outside your house, expecting gifts. If you're caroling to people who you know don't share your faith, keep it light; and short, unless they come out and encourage you. If carolers are using the tradition to push their beliefs on others, that is embarrassing t
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RozeGardener
Dec 10, 2008
I love to go Caroling and even though I was raised in and appreciate Christian traditions, I prefer to sing the more secular songs that everyone will enjoy, and leave out the most dogmatic, which even make me cringe, like "Silent Night." "...round yon Virgin, mother and child..." Sheesh, I get so tired of hearing about the holy virgin mother around Christmas. I can see why non-Christians wouldn't want to hear that outside their door. Plus, it sounds like a dirge, not very cheerful! Even though most of us love carolers, imagine how you'd feel if once a year, the krishnas or the followers of Islam came and sang their doctrine outside your house, expecting gifts. If you're caroling to people who you know don't share your faith, keep it light; and short, unless they come out and encourage you. If carolers are using the tradition to push their beliefs on others, that is embarrassing t
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cclr
Nov 25, 2008
also, "noise nuisance" is a little extreme. especially given actual noise nuisance we experience daily with construction, loud vehicles, insipid grocery store music...calling any kind of live a cappella or acoustic singing a "noise nuisance" rings slightly...crazy.
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cclr
Nov 25, 2008
also, "noise nuisance" is a little extreme. especially given actual noise nuisance we experience daily with construction, loud vehicles, insipid grocery store music...calling any kind of live a cappella or acoustic singing a "noise nuisance" rings slightly...crazy.
