Caroling is a joyful and meaningful tradition for so many reasons!
1. Spreading Holiday Cheer
Caroling is a great way to share the festive spirit and bring joy to others. It's a simple way to brighten someone's day and make the season feel special.
2. Creating Family Traditions
For many, caroling is a cherished holiday tradition passed down through generations. It helps to preserve cultural and familial ties and brings a sense of continuity. For others, it’s a fun new tradition which makes the holidays feel richer and more meaningful.
3. It Feels Good!
Research suggests that singing together can have numerous benefits for mental health and well-being. Singing releases endorphins, lowers stress, and can boost feelings of happiness. It also provides a sense of accomplishment, as carolers share their talents and make a positive impact. In a world where people sometimes feel isolated, caroling fosters a sense of belonging and community.
4. Bringing Light to Darker Days
Caroling – coinciding with shorter days and colder weather – brings warmth and light during these darker times, both literally (with candles or lanterns) and figuratively (through the joy of music).
Embrace the magic of the season with these upcoming caroling opportunities around Brooklyn!
Friday, December 13
Saturday, December 14
- 2pm: Park Slope Parents presents Caroling in the Slope
- 3-4pm: Caroling on Atlantic in Boerum Hill
- 5-7pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith St. in Boerum Hill
- 8-10pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn in Fort Greene
Sunday, December 15
- 2-5pm: Holiday Carolers at Time Out Market in DUMBO
- 2:30-4:30pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith St. in Boerum Hill
- 3-5pm: Holiday Extravaganza at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in Park Slope
- 5-7pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn in Fort Greene
Wednesday, December 18
- 4-7pm: The Dumbo Holiday Lighting at the Dumbo Archway
- 5:30-7:30pm: Cobble Hill Holiday Gather and Sing
- 5:30pm: Brooklyn Heights Promenade Tree Lighting in Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, December 21
- 11am-12pm: Caroling on Atlantic in Boerum Hill
- 2-3:15pm: Christmas Caroling with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in Park Slope
- 2:30-4pm: Pop-Up Performances: VocalSouL Carolers at Brooklyn Museum
- 5-7pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn in Fort Greene
- 7:30-9:30pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith St. in Boerum Hill
Sunday, December 22
- 1-2pm: Christmas Caroling in Brooklyn Heights with Plymouth Church
- 2-5pm: Holiday Carolers at Time Out Market in DUMBO
- 2:30-4:30pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn in Fort Greene
- 5-6:30pm: Park Slope Parents presents Caroling in North Slope/Prospect Heights
- 5-7pm: Christmas Concerts & Caroling at Black Forest Brooklyn - Smith St. in Boerum Hill
Tuesday, December 24
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