Unusual Xmas traditions?????

[Winged one]

Sarzwix - feel free to borrow, it's such a lovely time out for oneself and especially with just the glow of the tree lights and the fire dancing.

I've thought about doing the Christmas Day swim in the Irish Sea, but DH usually has a fit. I haven't done winter swimming in a good few years though (I used to find it was nicer to swim in January than in April/May - but then it was my mum who was having a freak attack!!).

[Flummery]

When I was a kid, the one true indication that Christmas was on the way was my Dad icing the cake. He was an engineer and this precision icing was a sight to behold. Always there was thin piped criss-cross basketwork, stars, silver balls the lot. He always did it on the night that Messiah was on Radio 3 (generally around Dec 10th) and I always watched in fascination. Consequently I can now join in Messiah from beginning to end without ever 'learning' it.

When I got married my own tradition was to listen to the 3.00 p.m. Nine Lessons and Carols on Radio 4 - usually while making mince pies!

Since we came to the village I always attend the Carols by Candle-light service on the Sunday evening before Christmas. The first year we were here the vicar, having ascertained that I played guitar and sang in a choir, asked if I'd like to 'do a carol' (Carol's her name too!). Now my sister and I try to find an unusual carol to make a contrast to the audience carols and do a turn. So we've created another tradition!

[JennieAtkinson]

When I got married my own tradition was to listen to the 3.00 p.m. Nine Lessons and Carols on Radio 4 - usually while making mince pies!

Me too Flum!

Since we came to the village I always attend the Carols by Candle-light service on the Sunday evening before Christmas. The first year we were here the vicar, having ascertained that I played guitar and sang in a choir, asked if I'd like to 'do a carol' (Carol's her name too!). Now my sister and I try to find an unusual carol to make a contrast to the audience carols and do a turn. So we've created another tradition!

Snap! Carol Service at 11.15 pm and Midnight Mass and yes I play the guitar and sing as well!

Sounds of Tradition, Tradition from Fiddler on the Roof in my head at the moment.

[Flummery]

Do I have a sister I knew nothing about? My sis and I play the music at our church. Midnight Mass included. Village church is Anglican but we join in with stuff there if it doesn't clash as to times. You often get to do double duties at this time of the year.