Christmas Carols

Oh what fun it is to sing and get lots of sweeties and bring joy to people in the streets of Charlbury!

The Walking Bus Gang,
on the way to carol singing from school pick-up.

More than 17 RAD Clubbers trooped around the centre of Charlbury with their torches and their carol sheets, belting out old favourites like "The First Nowell" and "Silent Night".

Most places where we stopped to sing were happy to hear one or two songs, clapping enthusiastically and pressing chocolates or lollipops into our hands, but we really had prepared a repertoire of 5 songs to reflect the theme of the Christmas shepherds.

"Go Tell it on the Mountain"
Singing to the Residents of  Charlbury

The previous week, we learned that shepherds back then were really looked down on. Everyone thought they were dirty and poor and unworthy, so the fact that they were first to hear the angels' tidings and the first visitors to have the privilege to welcome the baby-King, well, that just goes to show how much God values everyone in His eyes.

We're all precious in His sight!

Hopefully as anyone sings the "shepherd" songs (First Nowell, Silent Night, Away in a Manger, and Go Tell it on the Mountain), they'll remember how special even they are, no matter how unspecial they may feel.

A big thanks to everyone who helped organise it, to those parents who tagged along to help boost the volume, and especially to Rue who plied us with hot chocolate when it was all over.

We wish you a merry Christmas!