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"The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told" Ding Dong Merrily You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child" O Holy Night You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger" Away in a Manger You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests " Hark The Herald Angels Sing You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger" Silent Night You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" Joy to the world You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people" Angels You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified" It came upon a midnight clear You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night" While Shepherds Watched You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them " It was on a starry night You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born " See Amid the winters snow You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child " Little Donkey You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" And everyone went to their own town to register " O Little Town of Bethlehem You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world " Once In Royal David's City You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her " Mary's Song You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David " His Name Shall Be You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus " Mary, did you know? You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

" But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favour with God " The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

"In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee" O Come O Come Emmanuel You can also listen to all the carols throughout December on Spotify by clicking the button below.

“Remember, remember the fifth of November.” So ran the old rhyme. I have vivid memories of being approached by young lads (and sometimes girls), with the request, “Penny for the guy, please Mister.” Sometimes they would even knock on our door, accompanied by the guy, I imagine for evidence. If I was working in the garage, passing children would often ask if I had any “spare wood”, and I would dig out some pieces that were surplus to requirements. Of course, November is also t