Neighbourhood Caroling set for Sunday, December 21st

The ice storm just prior to Christmas last year wreaked havoc on many things, not least of which is the lovely tradition of neighbourhood caroling in Seaton Village.

The show did go on, but walking throughout the area was just too slippery to contemplate.
Let's hope that the weather for this year's door-to-door festivities is more co-operative!
Warm up your vocal chords, get your toasty clothes ready and mark Dec. 21st on your calendar.
Here's the scoop:

"Calling all Seaton Village Carolers. We shall once again serenade the Hood with the sounds of Xmas Carols.......Deck The Halls, I Saw Three Ships, Oh Holy Night 

DATE - Sunday Dec 21 2014

TIME - 6:15 pm  till 8:00 pm outside caroling ....8:15 pm till whenever inside caroling

MEET - 6:15 in front of 74 Vermont Ave.

THE PLAN - We meet at 6:15 to receive song books and instructions. The caroling begins at 6:30 serenading houses on a predetermined route. By 8:00 we arrive at [a house in The Annex] and begin  the inside singing around the piano. The singing of the Hallelujah Chorus is a must for all to join in.

Please pass this message to all interested souls...all are very welcome to join us...singing voice not necessary...joyful, festive spirit necessary."

Cheers,
Vanessa

Neighbourhood Caroling Tonight!

ANOTHER caroling opportunity. Whew-hah! Here are the details:
"FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 - 6 PM COMMUNITY CAROLING 
Meet out front of the Christie Pits Park Skating Rink
--Knocking on doors, and belt out a few carols with Jon Osmond's lead (children included!)
--Caroling our way to end up at The Hub, and warm up with hot chocolate, etc. (bring $)"
I was at a private caroling party last night, I'm going to one tomorrow night and I'm debating between neighbourhood caroling Sunday night or listening to Carols by Candlelight. And don't forget the Evening of Carols at RSGC on Monday.

At this rate, carols will be ringing out more frequently than the ca-ching of cash registers. Hallelujah!
Cheers,

Vanessa

Save The Date: Neighbourhood Caroling

For some reason, it really struck me when this showed up in my inbox that this event is less than a month away. Which makes Christmas feel like it's right around the corner. 

Ach! And yeah!

But I digress... the 20-year tradition of neighbourhood carolling in Seaton Village and the Annex is an indescribably lovely one. I managed to attend for the first time last year and it was a most lovely part of my Holiday celebrations.

So, mark your calendar AND take note: a "carol master" is needed, though the event is very casual and you don't have to be a stellar singer to participate.
Cheers,
Vanessa"Come one come all to this year's Seaton Village Carolling winter evening.

 For the past 20 years carollers have gathered for an evening of old fashioned door to door carolling through Seaton Village and the Annex.

We end at  a house at 428 Brunswick Ave and continue carolling around a piano.

All are welcome - singing ability unnecessary

DATE: Sun Dec 16   2012

TIME & PLACE: Meet at 6:15...74 Vermont Ave...outside

THE PLAN: - assemble at 6:15 to receive carol books and information

                      - start carolling by 6:30 along a preplanned route

                      - end approx 8:00 at 428 Brunswick Ave for inside carolling and refreshments

BRING: warm clothes...a light to sing by...a friend or two - the more the merrier  - children are most welcome accompanied by a parent.

Any queries please e-mail bmcarson@rogers.com

******Please would someone kindly volunteer to lead the singing...set the pitch...start us all at the same time ...we need a carol master******"

December 19th Neighbourhood Caroling

This is a most lovely neighbourhood tradition that I'm sad to miss every year because of a conflict.
If your Holiday tends to be about shopping, bustling, stuffing and exhaustion, this year try to infuse a little neighbourliness and joy into it by joining the Seaton Village/Annex carolers.
Here's the scoop:
"GREETINGS FELLOW CAROLERS
Time once again to Deck the Halls with joyful sounds of beloved Christmas Carols
Come all Yea Faithful and carol with the Seaton Village Carolers
Sing Joy to the World on - Sunday Dec 19 2010
Here we Come A-Caroling - 6:15 pm meet outside of 74 Vermont Ave.
-receive a caroling book and practice singing
- 6:30pm follow the preplanned caroling route through Seaton Village & the Annex
- end the route at a house on Brunswick Ave. and begin singing around the piano
- be ready for the annual attempt at the Hallelujah Chorus
O Come, Oh Come
- wear warm clothes
- bring a flashlight, lantern, headlight - something to see the music with
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
- any type of singing or non-singing voice is welcome
- invite a friend or neighbour, all are welcome
- What Child is this - Children are welcome accompanied by an adult
- Oh Come Oh Come Fido and Max - dogs are welcome outside only
This will not be a Silent Night.... we may hear from The Three Kings and Good King Wenceslas....the Shepherds and their Flock may join us (bahhh)..... let's hope for a Midnight Clear....We Wish all of you an early Merry Christmas."
Cheers,
Vanessa