Most churches in theUnited Kingdom andIreland holdcarol services in the weeks leading up toChristmas. The service usually consists of hymns about Christmas and readings from the gospels telling the Christmas story. Many candles are lit around the church and sometimes the congregation hold candles to see by.
A carol service is the name for aChristmas church service.[1] In schools, services are held in the last week of the term. They are often held in a local church or cathedral with parents attending. Anativity play is often performed at carol services forprimary schools, the birth ofJesus is usually told through readings from the Bible in schools for older children.Christmas carols are sung by the students, who practice for the event during classes in December.
A traditional form of carol service (although not used by everyone) isNine Lessons and Carols.
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