Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Light Bulbs
- Christmas Cookies
- Apple Ciders
- Foil-wrapped Chocolates
- Hot Cocoa
- Postage Stamps Stamp
- Notebook Papers
- Pens
- Camera Flashes
- Cameras
- Pens
- Cameras
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Step 1
Turn on your porch light during the late afternoons and early evenings of the Christmas season.
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Step 2
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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Step 3
Offer the carolers snacks such as foil-wrapped chocolate candy, hot cocoa and Christmas cookies.
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Step 4
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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Step 5
Ask to join in the fun, if the idea appeals to you.
Comments
barbinid said
on 12/13/2008 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 said
on 12/10/2008 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
cclr said
on 11/25/2008 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.
cclr said
on 11/25/2008 Carolers have a right to carol, and don't always have a way of knowing which households are Christian and which are not. Most carolers I know are NOT trying to "impose" their beliefs on anyone. They are trying to destroy isolation and spread good will. They are trying to foster human interaction in a world increasingly lacking in it. If you don't wish to listen to them, you needn't turn off your lights or close the shades. Just don't answer the door! They'll get the idea, and chillyness can be left out of the picture.
SanFranciscan said
on 12/19/2007 I might be a little uncomfortable with carolers, but I think that has more to do with the fact that I am not good on the social graces than it does with the fact that I am not Christian. If I were to treat a non-Christian group as a nuisance, I would be accused of cultural insensitivity in a heartbeat.