Play them through your home speakers or belt them out when you go caroling, our pick of the best Christmas carols will evoke feelings of joy and nostalgia <\/p>
As we near the end of the year and diaries get filled with festive plans, make sure you schedule in time to listen to or sing along to some of the best Christmas carols. <\/strong><\/p> After all, singing is renowned for bringing a wealth of mental and physical benefits \u2013 improving breathing, posture and muscle tension, as well as helping your body produce positive neurochemicals, such as dopamine and serotonin. It\u2019s a great excuse to be social and engage with your local community, too.<\/p> Unlike a typical Christmas song, carols are religious in nature or have been part of long-standing traditions around Christmastime. Christmas songs, even though people love to sing them when caroling, don\u2019t have this association with the church.<\/p> Keep your eye out for Christmas carol concerts in your local area, or singalongs around the town or village Christmas tree, or even plan a visit to one of England’s best cathedrals<\/a>. Perhaps you\u2019re organising a caroling event, or simply like to have them on in the background as you get stuck into Christmas crafts<\/a> or Christmas baking<\/a> \u2013 take a look at some of the very best carols we love to sing at Christmastime and make sure they are on your playlist or song sheet.<\/p> Best Christmas carols<\/h2>
O Holy Night<\/h3>