Caroling

While music still figures importantly in Christmas celebrations in North America, it is increasingly uncommon that entire families should break into song on Christmas Eve, or that carolers should wander the streets spreading good cheer. I think this is partly due to the proliferation of pre-packaged Christmas music, where the Vienna Boy’s Choir comes to [...]

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One Night Only: “The Blind Boys of Alabama” Christmas Show, “Go Tell it on the Mountain”

Where: Mount Baker Theatre, 1o4 Commercial St., Bellingham When: Dec. 23, 2007, 3:00 PM What: Old-time gospel. See Mountbakertheatre.com for summary and prices. You may read about the history of the group here, and below is a clip of the group performing “Too Close,” circa 1965–

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“I Believe in Father Christmas”

Greg Lake (formerly of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer), live in Albany New York, with the Empire State Choral, 1994– Also see: “I Believe in Father Christmas,” Part 2

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David Bowie-Bing Crosby X’mas Special, 1977

I remember seeing this when it first aired, 30 years ago (my God, has it been that long?) and not knowing quite what to think about it. I still don’t, but it’s a fun bit of Christmas musical history. If video doesn’t appear below, click on post title.

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Lynden: Adoramus Carolers

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Whatcom Museum, Special Holiday Program: Adoramus Carolers

Where: Whatcom Museum of History and Art When: Saturday, December 22, 2:00 PM What: A Whatcom Museum tradition continues for another year – and it must go back for nearly 25! The Adoramus Carolers present an hour of traditional Christmas carols and songs including sing-a-longs. They have been an annual favorite at the museum for [...]

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Whatcom Museum Special Holiday Program: Bellingham Bagpipe Band

Where: Whatcom Museum of History and Art, Rotunda Room When: Sunday, December 9, 2:00 PM What: Bellingham’s own Bag Pipe Band presents a concert in the Museum Rotunda Room including traditional Scottish pipe band tunes and special songs for the season. This is the community’s once-a-year opportunity to hear the Bellingham Bagpipe Band perform inside [...]

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Blaine Annual Christmas Lighting

When: Nov. 30, 2007, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Downtown Blaine, Washington What: Music, caroling, refreshments, a visit with Santa, free candy canes, hot cider and prize drawings. Admission: Free For more information contact: Carroll Solomon 800-624-3555 blainechamber.com

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