Christmas Carols

Christmas Carols
Carol singing, known to the English as Christmas Carols, is a very popular custom. All over the country, children and adults gather to sing carols in public places such as concert halls, churches, music venues or at home. 


One of the most popular events is the Trafalgar Square Carols, which are held every day around the Christmas tree between five and nine o'clock in the evening until December 24.

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