Carol Singers

[SeagullSongs]

I'm (not so eagerly) awaiting the first ring on the doorbell over the next few days that is accompanied by a dreary, out-of-tune, out-of-time chorus of 'We wish you a Merry Christmas'...

Don't they know that they are more likely to be given money if they sing a different song or a couple of verses too?

Anyone had any decent, unusual or rude carol singers over the years?

 

[Sussex]

My 11 year old son's out carol singing now with 2 of his mates now he just phoned me and said he's made £12 in an hour!

I think ill grab my coat and join him.

And yes i have told him to behave and not Knock on any doors with signs saying no unsolicited caller ect like i have on ours

 

[SeagullSongs]

The first ones arrived less than 5 minutes ago, two of them singing Jingle Bells...

 

[ofco8]

Had a couple of teen boys at door over weekend. They were singing OK but usually when you open the door they stop and wait for the money.
I told them to hang on while I went to get some cash but told them to keep singing. Kept them waiting a couple of minutes and credit to them they
continued singing all the time.
When I got back to front door noticed one of their mums loitering in front of garage hoping not to be seen. Probably ensuring no dirty old man enticed them inside!!!

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I wouldn't answer the door anyway.

 

[yorkgull]

I had 2 little gypsies singing out of tune with amazingly deep voices and miserable faces. They were accompanied by a toothless man! Was very impressed they didn't swear at me during their rendition!

 

[Simster]

Are there people who actually try to line their own pockets by singing carols?

I don't mind it at all if they are doing it for charity, and indeed quite enjoy it, but I'd take a dim view if they weren't doing it for a good cause!

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I might whip my UKULELE out and do it f***ing properly.