<p>People have learnt new carols, memorised the lyrics and prepared for the presentation during the festivities. <br /><br />Carols not only celebrate the birth of Christ, they also invoke the spirit of Christmas and fill the environment with joyful themes. Regardless of the age group, carols are liked by all. Because of their universal appeal, these wonderful old compositions have retained their popularity among the young people as well. <br /><br />“Christmas is all about the feeling of belonging to God. Whenever I sing a carol, I feel the togetherness with God and other human beings,” says Leena Daniel. <br /><br />“Though I like all the songs related to the celebration part, my favourite is Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer. I can render around eight songs from memory and each year, I make it a point to learn a new one. These days, according to the tastes of younger generation, remixed versions are available. But they are no match to the old ones when it comes to meaning and soothing effect.”<br /><br />Joseleen Preethi, a student of St Anne’s Degree College, Ulsoor says that she knows more than 15 carol songs and during Christmas along with her cousin, she will be singing carols from 11 pm to 1 am. “I started singing carols when I was barely four-year-old. I was not able to pronounce the words properly but I was attracted by the captivating tunes of Jingle Bells, Here comes Santa Claus and O Holy Nights. Among the latest, I like Feliz Navidad. All my family members would like to sing carols rather than play CDs,” she says. <br /><br />Long time ago in Bethlehem is the favourite of Magdalene Richards, an English lecturer. Even the latest compositions by various singers are close to her heart. “I am not able to sing carols every year. But I have a good collection of carols on CDs. Jim Reeves’ Christmas songs are especially good,” she says. <br /><br />In some places in the City, children go door to door singing carols and receiving gifts from the elders. “‘Great Day in Bethlehem’ is a must song in our family and we sing it every year. Other than this, we sing We Three Kings of Orient are. Though I am not interested, my sister and mother have big faith in caroling. They think that it will bring good luck and Christmas is incomplete without carols. This year, for their surprise, I have arranged a carol concert with the help of my friends at home,” says Nelson, an engineering student.</p>
<p>People have learnt new carols, memorised the lyrics and prepared for the presentation during the festivities. <br /><br />Carols not only celebrate the birth of Christ, they also invoke the spirit of Christmas and fill the environment with joyful themes. Regardless of the age group, carols are liked by all. Because of their universal appeal, these wonderful old compositions have retained their popularity among the young people as well. <br /><br />“Christmas is all about the feeling of belonging to God. Whenever I sing a carol, I feel the togetherness with God and other human beings,” says Leena Daniel. <br /><br />“Though I like all the songs related to the celebration part, my favourite is Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer. I can render around eight songs from memory and each year, I make it a point to learn a new one. These days, according to the tastes of younger generation, remixed versions are available. But they are no match to the old ones when it comes to meaning and soothing effect.”<br /><br />Joseleen Preethi, a student of St Anne’s Degree College, Ulsoor says that she knows more than 15 carol songs and during Christmas along with her cousin, she will be singing carols from 11 pm to 1 am. “I started singing carols when I was barely four-year-old. I was not able to pronounce the words properly but I was attracted by the captivating tunes of Jingle Bells, Here comes Santa Claus and O Holy Nights. Among the latest, I like Feliz Navidad. All my family members would like to sing carols rather than play CDs,” she says. <br /><br />Long time ago in Bethlehem is the favourite of Magdalene Richards, an English lecturer. Even the latest compositions by various singers are close to her heart. “I am not able to sing carols every year. But I have a good collection of carols on CDs. Jim Reeves’ Christmas songs are especially good,” she says. <br /><br />In some places in the City, children go door to door singing carols and receiving gifts from the elders. “‘Great Day in Bethlehem’ is a must song in our family and we sing it every year. Other than this, we sing We Three Kings of Orient are. Though I am not interested, my sister and mother have big faith in caroling. They think that it will bring good luck and Christmas is incomplete without carols. This year, for their surprise, I have arranged a carol concert with the help of my friends at home,” says Nelson, an engineering student.</p>
