A Christmas Carols are songs whose
lyrics are on the theme of Christmas and the winter season. They are usually sung
around the time of Christmas. The songs we
know specifically as carols were originally communal songs sung during
celebrations like harvest tide as well as Christmas. It was only later that
carols begun to be sung in church, and to be specifically associated with
Christmas. Traditionally, carols have often been based on , medieval chord
patterns, and it is this that gives them their uniquely characteristic musical
sound. In the United Kingdom the mass
singing in some of the pubs in North Sheffield
and North Derbyshire
, which
takes place in the second half of November and all December, and which is often
referred to as 'The Sheffield Carols', has been described as one of the most
remarkable instances of popular traditional singing in the British Isles.
And thousands of people came together to sing a programme of complete
festive
favourite. Premier Christian Radio organized
a unified carol singing event which had 17,117 persons
proved to set a new world record for the largest
group
of Carol singers.
The
current record smashed the previous record for the largest group
of Carol singers across multiple venues set by Disney which had a mere 15000 singers .
The
event was sponsored by Biblelands and were conducted in venues such as Scotland, Wales and even Geneva.
They sang the Carol Classics Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little
Town of Bethlehem, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, and Away in a Manger. Peter
Kerridge Chief of Premier Christian
radio felt the whole experience was
inspiring to see the entire United
Kingdom come together for a record
breaking attempt. The entire occasion was
filled with fun and increased the
festive spirit of Christmas. The record attempt is part of the
'Christmas Starts with Christ' campaign, which exists to engage people with the
true meaning of Christmas. It includes church poster, national newspaper and
radio advertising.
The Largest
group of Carol Singers counted to 17,117
persons and was organized by Premier Christian radio at London, United Kingdom
on December 22,2011.
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