Join the Cathedral Choral Society for a special Christmas concert! On December 12, celebrate the warm spirit of the season in a majestic setting as they present Family Joy at the Washington National Cathedral. This one-hour program is perfect for families with young children, and includes Christmas favorites and festive carol sing-alongs to tunes like “Joy to the World,” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” and “Jingle Bells.” And the group will be in good company, as they’re joined by the Children’s Chorus of Washington and American Youth Philharmonic Brass Ensemble.
Tickets are $25/adults, $15/youth, or $75/family 4-pack and can be purchased on the Cathedral Choral Society website. Or you can try to win them through the giveaway below. To stay in the loop, like their Facebook page or follow @CathedralChoral on Twitter.
Giveaway: Want to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to Family Joy! at the National Cathedral? Simply leave a comment below telling me your favorite Christmas carol. To be eligible you must also like the Cathedral Choral Society on Facebook and be a subscriber of the KFDC blog (see free sign-up to the left). The giveaway will run through Sunday, December 6, then a winner will be drawn at random and announced shortly thereafter. Good luck!
My favorite Christmas activity is my families advent calendar. Each day brings a new activity that we do together as a family. It focuses our attention on what matters most during the hustle and bustle of the season – family!
My favorite Xmas (as an adult) was the last one, in my home country (SUMMER!) and with all my siblings, parents, nieces and nephews!
My favorite Xmas was win I was 16. I got my surprise items. My yellow circular (banana) phone, full size teddy bear and non-alcohol wine, hahaha. I was happy camper. I’m 50 now and still have that teddy bear, lolol.
My favorite Christmas was the year we spent it in Nashville. We don’t take family vacations often; it was a treat being there during a beautiful December in TN!
My favorite Christmas would be shortly after our second son was born and my older son was 2 and a half. To see the joy in their eyes as they saw the lights on the tree was just magical.
My sons are 9 and 6 and our favorite christmas activity in DC is ice skating at canal park, getting hot chocolate and then singing Christmas carols with a neighborhood group for people living in a retirement home.
The First Noel
In truth, every Christmas is my favorite. Perhaps the most memorable one was last year when my son finally figured out what was happening. Seeing Christmas through his eyes made me remember the joy I felt as a child.
I love how my Christmas has evolved over the years. My favorite Christmas is recent as having two young children totally changed my perspective 🙂
My favorite carol is Silent Night!
My favorite carol is Silent Night.
My favorite carol is Deck the Halls!
Silent night
I love Joy to the World. But also the sweeter ones like Lo How a Rose…. Hope I win because we are planning to go!
My favorite Christmas is being together with my family. My daughter loves to setup the christmas tree, singing carols, and having a nice dinner. December is a special time for all of us, especially with two birthdays to celebrate and Christmas.
My son and I love to listen to Paul Mckarney , ” Simply having a wonderful Christmas time” Such a fun joyful silly song we love to sing to!
Silent night is my favorite
My favorite Christmas was purely accidental. My family chose to travel to mark the holiday. All had been carefully planned ahead of time down to the last detail. And we all had a vivid image of what our Christmas was going to be like.
Something unexpected happened, however and in an instant all the planning and careful forethought flew out the window and we were forced to improvise. What was interesting is that this forced my family to be present, in the moment and to truly embrace the spirit of the season. We were closer to each other than ever. We ate an improvised meal in the hotel room, we had no luggage with us, so we went to a 7-Eleven and bought improvised gifts for each other with whatever cash we had with us. We simply enjoyed each other’s company, and I have never been happier with a holiday since then.
Maybe for next Christmas we could orchestrate a way to get lost on purpose…
While I love almost all the carols, O Come, O Come Emmanuel is especially beautiful!
My favorite Is o come o come Emmanuel! love it at the end of a concert.
First one that comes to mind is “Baby It’s Cold Outside”:-)
Let it Snow!
My favorite Christmas was last Christmas – my first one back in the country and with my family after 5 years!
Silent Night is my favorite carol.
Jingle bells
My favorite Christmas Carol is Joy To The World.
Jingle Bells
My favorite Christmas is at home with my parents and kids – celebrating Lil Julaften (Dec. 23); opening presents on Christmas Eve and waking up to fun on Christmas Day. Not to forget the Norwegian meatballs and lefse!
Favorite Christmas song = Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Jingle Bell Rock!
My favorite Christmas was when I went with my future husband to a beautiful service at the Washington Cathedral a very long time ago. It was magnificent! …a time I will always treasure.