Past tense of 'carol': sang Christmas songs or joyful songs, especially from door to door.
From 'carol,' which comes from Old French 'carole,' originally a type of circle dance with singing, from Latin or possibly Celtic roots meaning 'to sing.'
Caroling traditions have roots in ancient winter solstice celebrations where communities would sing together for warmth and hope during the darkest days—it's literally singing to keep the winter darkness at bay!
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