Absolute favourites. Most glorious, greatest Christmas carol descants, of all times.
During Christmas truce of 1914 World War I, this carol was sung simultaneously by English and German troops. Marvellous.
19th-century carol is hugely popular with children. Can’t stop singing.
This barn-stormer’s known for it’s spine-tingling “sing in EEEEX-ultation”, whirling embellishments in melody alone.
All together now: “Nooooot in tha-at poor LOOOOOONELY sta-able!” Starts with just a single boy soprano and ends with an insane descant.
Nothing beats the moment when sopranos all collectively brace themselves for a beautiful, deafening final refrain.
Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending
Not a recognised blockbuster but charming and wonderful.
A monumental rallentando and unadulterated volume. YES.
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
A Willcocks special. These guys smash it out.
Nothing says Christmas like a choral arrangement of ‘In The Bleak Mid-Winter’.
Oldest carol, composed in 16th century or the Middle Ages. Haunting.
Hymn represents Christ’s triumphant return. English writer Isaac Watts.
Love this festive time of the year. Miss snowflakes falling on my red nose and cheeks though. Dancing in the snow!