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I love Christmas. There, I’ve said it. Despite the fact that pretty much every year I end up getting severely stressed about something relating to this festive period, I always end up really looking forward to the end result. When you consider all the traditions that rear their heads every December, from stuffing yourself senseless with festive poultry, drinking copious amounts of under-priced beverages and fighting over the TV remote, there is always one thing that does it for me. “What is it?” I hear you whisper… Well for me it’s going to a good old carol service. (Sigh)…Actually no (gasp). If you haven’t had a chance to get to one this year then you should pencil something into your desk diary. I don’t care what anyone says, but deep down I reckon everyone enjoys singing or at least participating in a bit of festive vocal chord flexing. If they say otherwise then they’re probably lying.

I started this week by going to the annual Bristol Evening Post carol service at The Colston Hall. I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t been to this particular event before and for £6 (which went to charity) it was well worth it. It was packed. The itemised list of performers was as follows: 1 brass band, 1 Wurlitzer organ, 2 pianists, 3 local choirs, 4 conductors & a partridge in a pear tree. Fantastic! All the performances were first class and the audience participation in the five or six traditional carols was hearty and enthusiastic. Two things stood out for me that evening. The first was the front row member of the Avon and Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir who looked suspiciously like Captain Birdseye, the second was the amazing Wurlitzer Organ which was staggeringly AMAZING and made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. It was a memorable night with family and friends and left me feeling pretty hyped and ready for Christmas.

So… If you’re wondering what to do one evening in the next couple of weeks then look up your local events guide to see where the next carol service is. You might be surprised. In the meantime, check out Nokia Music Store for some classic carols from King’s College Choir, Cambridge (bit of a tongue twister that). They are legendary. Oh… And Happy Christmas!