Comments on: Balmoral Carols by Candlelight, 2014

By: Sour-Cherry and Roasted-Almond White Christmas - Hotly Spiced

Sour-Cherry and Roasted-Almond White Christmas - Hotly Spiced — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:31:28 +0000

[…] the last Saturday night before Christmas, we met up with a group of friends for the Balmoral Carols By Candlelight. The plan was to arrive early, stake out some territory then have a picnic dinner before the […]

By: Krista

Krista — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 10:59:01 +0000

What a brilliant tradition, Charlie. 🙂 My friend Jackie took me to a Carols in the Park last year and I loved it! 🙂 What a great Australian Christmas thing to do. 🙂

By: ChgoJohn

ChgoJohn — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:40:59 +0000

What a beautiful tradition and great way to spend an evening with friends! Great idea making it an event within the event, Charlie, with everyone contributing a dish and drink. I must admit, though, it seems a bit strange to see you all dressed in Summer clothing singing carols. I bet you feel the same when you see us, at least a little bit. 🙂

By: Choc Chip Uru

Choc Chip Uru — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:41:10 +0000

I adore Carols by Candlelight, it used to be a tradition at my primary school as well! Everyone really bonds over it 😀
Thanks for sharing the tradition with everyone!
That spread of food *salivates* 😛

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

By: NowICanEatCake

NowICanEatCake — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 19:31:50 +0000

What a gorgeous spread of food! The carols seem like such a fun evening. It’s great that the whole family can enjoy the event! I haven’t been caroling in years! Might have to find out if anyone does it in the area… xo

By: Minnesota Prairie Roots

Minnesota Prairie Roots — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:56:33 +0000

What a beautiful tradition and wonderful time with family and friends. However, it all looks so foreign to me given the cold climate in which I live.

By: Claire @ Claire K Creations

Claire @ Claire K Creations — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:42:02 +0000

I love carols Charlie but haven’t been for years. I can’t wait to take Ollie soon!

By: Nancy | Plus Ate Six

Nancy | Plus Ate Six — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:32:07 +0000

How lovely – that blue sky, the dusk, candles, friends and carols. I bet there was a magical atmosphere in the park.

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:01:29 +0000

That’s so lovely, Debra and so wonderful to hear from you. I loved hearing about your church service and how the lights went out for ‘O Holy Night’ with just candlelight. I can imagine that being a very moving experience as it’s such a beautiful and powerful carol. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas with every blessing of the season xx

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:08:32 +0000

What a wonderful annual event, Charlie. It’s too cold here in the evenings for such an outdoor event, but I would love to experience Christmas in summer! 🙂 I’m particularly happy to hear that this Christmas event brings you together with such good friends. That’s, in my mind, the best of what this season offers. We went to a beautiful church service tonight and after a really beautiful experience the closing carol was O Holy Night while a darkened room was illuminated by small hand-held candles lit by the Advent candle. It was an entirely moving experience. If I don’t have the chance to stop by again in the next couple of days, Charlie, I wish you and your wonderful family–as well as those two darling ‘girls’ of yours, a wonderful Christmas Day. I shared your Santa photos with everyone in my office, while telling them all about how much I enjoy knowing you. Christmas blessings to you!