Caroling

/ˈkærələɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Singing Christmas songs or festive songs, especially going from house to house during the holiday season.

Etymology

From 'carol,' which comes from Old French 'carole,' originally a ring dance with singing. The meaning narrowed to mean singing festive songs during Christmas.

Kelly Says

Christmas caroling started from medieval ring dances called 'caroles' where dancing and singing happened together—the song without the dance survived, but the festive joy stayed the same!

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