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Published: Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 17:27 PM<\/p>

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It may be that you have childcare issues. Or you just can’t face stepping outside on a dark and drizzly December night (and who could blame you?). Either way, there’s no need to miss out on the Christmas spirit because, hurray! Thanks to the miracle of technology, you can now enjoy carol services from all around the world from the comfort of your own home. Here are ten of the best online Christmas carol services.<\/p>

Best online carol services 2024<\/h2>

1. Canterbury Cathedral: Festival of Carols with Living Nativity, Canterbury, UK<\/h3>
As well as seasonal music and readings, this service includes a living nativity made up of adults and children from the Cathedral congregation.<\/p>
Sunday 15th December, 5.30-6.30pm GMT. Livestream available for free on the Cathedral\u2019s YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>

<\/div> <\/figure> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/when-was-the-first-christmas-carol\"><strong>When was the first Christmas carol?<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/five-best-modern-christmas-carols\"><strong>Five of the best modern Christmas carols<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sing a Song of Bethlehem, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA<\/h3> <p>The Salt Lake Choral Artists give their annual Christmas carol concert at St Ambrose Catholic Church, Salt Lake City. The programme includes traditional carols such as \u201cAngels We Have Heard on High,\u201d \u201cLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,\u201d \u201cO Come All Ye Faithful,\u201d and \u201cSilent Night,\u201d – all arranged for piano, organ and chamber orchestra – as well as the premiere of four new carols.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/best-christmas-music\"><strong>Best Christmas classical music<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/best-christmas-poems\"><strong>10 best Christmas poems<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p><em>Monday 16th December, 7.30-10pm MST. Livestream tickets ($15 each) available from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/sing-a-song-of-bethlehem-monday-dec-16-live-stream-tickets-1038605997497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this link<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mayor’s Christmas Carol Service 2024, London, UK<\/h3> <p>Taking place at London City Hall,\u00a0 the Mayor of London\u2019s Christmas Carol Service will be centred around the theme of \u2018New Beginnings\u2019 this year. It features a Christmas message from Mayor Sadiq Khan, music from Vocal Shack choir, alongside traditional readings, prayers and a selection of hymns and carols.<\/p> <p><em>Tuesday 17th December, 7-8pm GMT. Livestreamed for free<\/em><strong><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/d8PfxmPpAGY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">hon the Mayor of London’s YouTube channel<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"wp-block-embedwrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Mayor's Christmas Carol Service 2024\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d8PfxmPpAGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/> <\/div> <\/figure> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/polish-christmas-carols\"><strong>Polish Christmas carols: 7 of the best<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/german-christmas-songs-carols\"><strong>German Christmas carols: 7 of the best festive songs from Germany<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Temple Church: Bah Humbug? Certainly not! Carols and Readings for Christmas, London, UK<\/h3> <p>Temple Church has one of the richest religious histories in London, built, as it was, in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, the order of crusading monks founded to protect pilgrims on their way to and from Jerusalem. But this service of Christmas carols and reading, taking place at the church on December 18th, has a relatively secular flavour. It features the Temple Singers – a professional vocal ensemble, founded in 2006.<\/p> <p><em>Wednesday December 18th, 6-7pm GMT. Livestreamed for free on the Church\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/fJCAxCxOJr4\"><strong>YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"wp-block-embedwrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\""Bah Humbug?"- Certainly not! Carols & Readings for Christmas\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fJCAxCxOJr4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/> <\/div> <\/figure> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/old-christmas-carols\"><strong>Old Christmas carols: nine of the best festive songs from down the centuries<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/christmas-carol-meanings\"><strong>Christmas carol meanings: the hidden messages behind your favourite carols<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Winchester Cathedral’s Carol Service<\/h3> <p>Taking place in the nave, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/winchester-cathedral-facts-history-guide\">Winchester Cathedral<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s traditional Christmas carol services are always grand affairs, and this year\u2019s should be no exception. Featuring the Choir of Winchester Cathedral: the long-established and internationally acclaimed group made up of Lay Clerks, Girl Choristers, and Boy Choristers.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/what-makes-choristers-voice-distinctive\">Just why are choristers’ voices so beautiful? Science has the answer<\/a><\/strong><\/li> <\/ul> <p><em>Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December, 6.30-8pm GMT. Livestreamed for free on the Cathedral\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WinchesterCathedralTV\/streams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/winchestercathedral\/live_videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"12-21-24 CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE III, live from Winchester Cathedral. \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ivs0LpwyyYo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/> <\/div> <\/figure> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/carols-kings-behind-scenes\"><strong>Carols at Kings: Behind the Scenes<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/the-sixteens-best-christmas-recordings\"><strong>The Sixteen’s best Christmas recordings<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More of the best online carol services for Christmas 2024<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Christmas on Fifth Avenue, New York City, USA<\/h3> <p>The boys of the Saint Thomas Church Choir, conducted by Jeremy Filsell, present their annual Christmas concert, featuring traditional carols alongside contemporary works and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/composers\/benjamin-britten-composer\">Benjamin Britten<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s festive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/brittens-a-ceremony-of-carols\">Ceremony of Carols<\/a><\/strong>. Harpist Bridge Kibbey joins the choir for this family-friendly concert.<\/p> <p><em>Saturday 21st December, 12-1pm EST. Livestream tickets ($20 each) available <a href=\"https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/35174\/production\/1198536?performanceId=11473672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/christmas-carol-hymn\"><strong>Christmas carol versus hymn: what’s the difference?<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Washington National Cathedral’s Gospel Christmas Service, Washington D.C, USA<\/h3> <p>This annual Gospel Christmas service tells the story of Christmas through music, poetry and scripture. It features Washington National Cathedral\u2019s own contemporary ensemble along with the Washington Performing Arts Children of the Gospel choir and the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers.<\/p> <p><em>Saturday 21st December, 6pm EST. Livestreamed for free on <a href=\"https:\/\/cathedral.org\/calendar\/gospel-christmas-service-2\/\"><strong>the Cathedral’s website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/brief-history-christmas-music\"><strong>Christmas music origins: how did festive music start?<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/christmas-violin-music\"><strong>Easy Christmas music for the violin<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Westminster Abbey’s Service of Lessons and Carols, London, UK<\/h3> <p>The ultimate in Christmas carol services: this traditional service, in the most iconic of London venues, includes many well-known carols as well as readings and anthems sung by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/artists\/westminster-abbey-choir-our-guide-to-the-world-famous-abbey-choir\">Abbey Choir<\/a> <\/strong>– a world famous ensemble comprising thirty boys (all of whom attend the Abbey\u2019s Choir School) and twelve professional adult singers.<\/p> <p><em>Monday 23rd December, 6-7pm GMT. More details on how to watch the free livestream available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westminster-abbey.org\/abbey-events\/advent-and-christmas\/2024\/december\/lessons-carols-abbey-2024\/\"><strong>Westminster Abbey website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/articles\/very-victorian-christmas\"><strong>Victorian novels featuring Christmas classical music<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/recordings\/the-best-christmas-classical-music-albums\"><strong>The best Christmas classical music albums and recordings<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Ripon Cathedral Festival of Lessons and Carols, Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK<\/h3> <p>Dating back to the 7th century, Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire makes an imposing setting for this annual Christmas carol service, in which the story of Christmas is told in readings and music from Ripon Cathedral Choir.\u00a0<\/p> <p><em>Tuesday 24th December, 5.30-6.30pm GMT. Livestreamed for free on the cathedral\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCt1jF1zSES6ON0d1RJlt8sQ\">own YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/tv-and-film-music\/best-christmas-adverts\"><strong>10 unforgettable Christmas adverts with the best music<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classical-music.com\/features\/works\/christmas-choral-music\"><strong>Christmas choral music: 11 transcendentally beautiful works for the festive season<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Trinity Church Festival Eucharist, Boston, USA<\/h3> <p>Trinity Choirs, Trinity\u2019s Skinner Organ and Brass Ensemble unite for this traditional service celebrating the nativity story at Boston\u2019s Trinity Church: a magnificent building in the Romanesque Revival style. 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