There are a number of things about Christmas Eve that I remember vividly. We always sang Christmas Carols around the Christmas Tree before we went to bed on Christmas Eve. Of course there was also the obligatory shortbread and glass of milk left out for Santa, and a carrot for the reindeer.
As I got older we used to go to the local Carols by Candlelight service at the football ground. This was always held on Christmas Eve. It was good old-fashioned community singing, where everybody joined in with the (usually) Salvation Army choir and band. As a teenager I remember that we went to the carols, then returned home and sat up with our neighbours and waited till midnight, then we opened our Christmas presents!
I also went to Midnight service at Church on many Christmas Eves. This was always a special service which I really enjoyed. My grandmother often took me to Midnight service at her Church.
Carols By Candlelight - Myer Music Bowl c 1980 |
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