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There's a strong tradition of carol singing in the village pubs around Sheffield, from Armistice Day to Boxing Day. Many are local carols, not known elsewhere. Here are a couple of clips from a pub we have been to, as it says on YouTube: No video could do justice to the tremendous atmosphere in the Royal at Dungworth on Sunday lunchtimes before Christmas with all the voices joining together in one wonderful celebration of goodwill, welcome and harmony. But at least you'll see something of what it looks like and hear all the voices raised in song.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="Holly and the Ivy, Dungworth - YouTube" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="The Royal again - YouTube" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Sorry don't seem to have got the hang of posting videos yet.

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Actually that is wrong -nice atmosphere -just normal people joining together and enjoying something they have in common. Great to see them all relaxed, drink in hand and celebrating with a song they all know...

Thanks for this post -really Christmasy without being "Chocolate-boxy"!:)

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Your right, got my sums wrong, 39 or 40 years is more like it:o

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Darlene Love -- Christmas (Baby please come home) - YouTube The only Christmas Album fer me.

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The Ronettes - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - YouTube another un from it.

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Can't find my Christmas Spirit.......must be tangled up with the lights.

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Some classics:
Nat King Cole
The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole - YouTube
Frankie
Frank Sinatra - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Lyrics - YouTube

Why do they all seem so sad ? So far Elvis "Blue Xmas" is the one I can hear in my head and keep humming....Must still be too early,or perhaps it's just me:rolleyes::D

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Sorry to be late at this party. But I really like Fairytale of New York.

I'm actually a big fan of the Pogues, i've seen them a couple of times and they were brilliant.

I saw Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl perform Fairytale of New York not too long before Kirsty's death.

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Heard this yesterday and loved it - more like it, will be putting the tree up later! Christmas isn't far off -Oh God, I've still got everything to do...!:D

Michael Buble Shout Out! Cold December Night Official Album! - YouTube

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No need for words. :)

John Lennon - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - YouTube

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Yes, it's a classic DiG but I still can't get in the mood for Xmas this year.

What is the missing ingredient....am still working on it..

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A bit of snow, Christmas party, visit to a Christmas market with friends were Gluhwein is served & carols are being played/sung. :)

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Will have to travel North then...;):D

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A festive classic that also has a go at the commercialisation of Christmas!! :)

I Believe In Father Christmas - single by Greg Lake - YouTube

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Thanks for that one -had forgotten it. It's really taken me back and although in a way it's not a "Happy" song it has made me think...

Time to get the tinsel out perhaps.:)