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!
exchange is fun after caroling!
decorating 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!)
choose one 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.
 | 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, Nursing and | |
| Retirement Homes | ||
| Community/Special Events (tree lighting, | |
| Breakfast with Santa, house tour, craft sale) | ||
| Church services/festivities | |
| Hospitals | |
| 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 fun twist on the party idea from | |
| Marlene Cheswick, Creve Coeur Area Chair: she invites friends to "Sing for Your Supper" - they carol in her neighborhood, returning to her home afterwards for supper! | ||
| A cookie exchange or white elephant |
| Kids love a pizza party or cookie |
Insure Your Success . . .
| Use StLCCA door hangers to let listeners |
checks are welcome, and tax-deductible!
| Plan an alternate date for caroling in case |
the can among your group!)
| Choose locations that are weather-proof. | |
| Plan to practice before going out - and |
| Be prepared - dress for the weather!! |
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.
| Take jingle bells to draw attention! | |
Helpful Hints . . .
for Caroling Success!
for Caroling Success!
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| Friends | |
| Scout Troops | |
| Coworkers | |
| Sororities | |
| St. Louis Christmas Carols Association Caroling to Benefit Children Since 1911 |
| 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 Christ, Prince of Peace church in Manchester 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 but would still 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! |
| Let the youngest/cutest child in your group carry the can to the door (with an adult nearby, of course!) |