Carols are an old and cheerful custom during the Christmas season. The doors of the houses are open for carolers, they are treated to sweets. And those, in turn, wish the owners happiness, health, prosperity. The whole action is accompanied by songs, playing musical instruments, dancing.
Unfortunately, carols are not so popular now. But they can be compared to the European holiday of Halloween. This means that children will especially like it.
How to carol properly
Anyone can carol, regardless of gender and age. The main thing is that there should be at least three people in the group. Then they choose a person who can sing, speak beautifully and are not shy in public. He will be the lead singer. He will be honored to carry the Christmas star.
The second participant in the procession should go with a bell and notify everyone of the desire to carol. The third is given a bag for sweets, which people will present to the singers. The rest of the participants in the procession sing along and dance.
In addition to the selection of songs and wishes, attention should be paid to costumes.
It doesn't have to be Russian folk clothes. Any carnival costumes will do. The only obligatory character in the whole mummer procession should be a goat.
How to take carols correctly
In the old days, it was considered impermissible to refuse mummers in carols. Now, of course, you can not open the doors. But still, it is better to let holiday and joy into your home. Listen carefully to congratulations and wishes. Afterwards, thank the carolers and wish them all the best. And serve sweets as a token of gratitude. If the group of mummers is familiar to you, then you can invite them to join the festive table.
In general, in ancient times it was believed that if you were visited by carols and you opened doors for them, then the year will be successful in all your endeavors. But to ignore them meant to impose poverty and misery on your home.
After all, by not opening doors for them, you show your greed and unwillingness to share.
