CHRISTMAS CAROL TRAIL

Wendover Christmas Carol Trail

As we go to press in September, new rules about social activities are being decreed.

One thing everyone has worked out is that Christmas 2020 will be like no other we have ever experienced. At the moment we don't even know how many people, if any, we can invite to eat in our own homes!

There will be Christmas Trees with lights although Wendover Parish Council has already had to cancel the usual Lights Switch On gathering on the Manor Waste. There will not be a CribFest this year either.

Instead, we need an outdoor activity to help us feel Christmassy. We'll also need to make sure we keep a safe distance from people from other households.

We also need to feel that we, as a community, are doing something together. What better, then, than preparing and visiting displays of Christmas Carols?

Wendover Christmas Carol Trail

You will need: A window or front garden A favourite Christmas Carol Imagination

Passers by will see: Your own personal interpretation of your favourite Christmas Carol

Examples of Favourite Christmas Carols

Songs of Praise Big Sing nominated these as the nation's 10 favourite Christmas Carols: • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • In The Bleak Midwinter • It Came Upon A Midnight Clear • Joy To The World • O Come All Ye Faithful • O Come, O Come Emmanuel • O Holy Night • O Little Town of Bethlehem • Once In Royal David’s City • Silent Night In alphabetical order.

It may be that these titles don't inspire you or don't include your own personal favourite. It is entirely your choice.

The idea is for people to register at carols@ wendoverfreechurch.org.uk for full details.

Start planning now. You might find half term at the end of October a convenient time for assembling all the materials you need. Bear in mind that if you have an outdoor display it will need to be weatherproof. We never know what to expect. If it's in a window, take care that curtains can be closed or opened safely if that's what you plan to do.

Your display will need to be ready by Friday 11 December and be in place at least until Monday 21 December. That gives people two weekends to follow the trail and enjoy all the Carol displays. An easy to follow trail will be made available so that everyone will be able to enjoy this community activity. There will be prizes! Email now.