Who should Carol?
Where should we Carol?
Party Ideas add to the fun . . .
then hit the streets in your neighborhood,
returning for hot chocolate after!
with appetizers at the first house, then
carol your way to the next house/course!
Marlene Cheswick, Creve Coeur Area Chair:
she invites friends to"Sing for Your Supper"
- they carol in her neighborhood, then return toher home for supper!
exchange after caroling!
Insure Your Success . . .
know you are coming - and to remind them
checks are welcome, and tax-deductible!
of bad weather (or carol inside and pass the can among your group!)
strong singer to lead your group!
Caroling in December in St. Louis means you will be COLD!! Dress in lots of layers, and be realistic
about the length of time you plan to carol,
particularly if you have young children in your
group.
activated hand and foot warmers, available at many stores, work GREAT!
 | Families | |
| Church Choirs | |
| School Choirs | |
| Youth Groups | |
| Fraternities | |
| Students seeking community service hours |
Where should we Carol?
| Door to Door in your neighborhood | |
| Banks, Grocery Stores, Restaurants, | |
| Shopping Centers (with permission) | ||
| Assisted Living Communities, Retirement | |
| Homes (with permission) | ||
| Community/Special Events (tree lighting, | |
| Breakfast with Santa, house tour, craft sale) | ||
| Church services/festivities | |
| Your Office (holiday luncheons or parties) |
Party Ideas add to the fun . . .
| A caroling party - meet early to practice, |
returning for hot chocolate after!
| A progressive dinner/caroling party - begin |
carol your way to the next house/course!
| Make the post-caroling meal a potluck! | |
| Here's a twist on the party idea from |
she invites friends to"Sing for Your Supper"
- they carol in her neighborhood, then return to
| Have a cookie exchange or white elephant |
| Kids love a pizza party, hot chocolate or | |
| cookie decorating after caroling! |
Insure Your Success . . .
| Use StLCCA door hangers to let listeners |
checks are welcome, and tax-deductible!
| Plan an alternate date for caroling in case |
| Choose locations that are weather-proof | |
| (see the Join Us page for ideas) | ||
| Practice before going out - and choose one |
| Be prepared - dress for the weather!! |
about the length of time you plan to carol,
particularly if you have young children in your
group.
| Fingers and toes get the coldest - air |
| Take jingle bells to draw attention! | |
Helpful Hints...for Caroling Success!
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| St. Louis Christmas Carols Association - 7425 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 353 St. Louis, MO 63105 - 314.863.1225 Email - stlcca@att.net |
| These 7th graders from Manchester are caroling at the Cookie Exchange held at historic Bacon Log Cabin in Ballwin. |
| The Board Singers instill Christmas spirit in the crowd assembled for the Glendale Tree Lighting Ceremony. |
| Who could resist cuties like this? |
| Can't go caroling like to help? Please consider making a donation via check or credit card - (see "How to Help" page). All donations are tax deductible and very much appreciated! |
| You can also help us every time you shop at your neighborhood Schnucks store! click here for details! |
| Give the can to the cutest/youngest child in your group (with an adult nearby, of course!) |
| St. Louis Christmas Carols Association Caroling to Benefit Children Since 1911 |