How to Carol

The following recommendations will help you to have a successful and safe caroling experience.

Do THIS When Caroling

• Form a group of 5-25 people
• Start your effort with a prayer for the people to whom you'll be singing
• Start singing around 7 PM - End the caroling by 9 PM (you can carol any time during the day on weekends as well)
• Stay together as you walk on the sidewalks through a neighborhood
• Stand 10-20 feet away from the front door of the residence. It’s OK to stand in the grass next to the sidewalk. Don't crowd onto the front porch.
• Identify one person to ring the doorbell after the caroling group is in place.
• When the door is opened, sing one to two songs. When finished, say "Merry Christmas". As you are leaving, sing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas."
• Offer a copy of the Christmas Blue Pages to the homeowner, nursing home residents, or business patrons
• Bring Flashlights!
• Review these guidelines with your caroling group

Do NOT Do This When Caroling

• Do not crowd onto the front porch.
• Do not enter the home.
• Do not accept any donations.