The Sunday before Christmas, I joined some friends in New Orleans for some caroling in Jackson Square. My fellow seconded friend, his puppy, and I joined a local friend and her family, that annually attend this event in Jackson Square. Before caroling in front of Saint Louis Cathedral,we warmed our bellies with a cup of seafood gumbo from Felix's in the Quarter!
Definitely fun and festive! Our friend's family was totally prepared, so the fellow Californian, puppy, and I caroled like pros at this event: our friend's grandfather had sturdy holly red candles in plastic cups (wind protection) for our entire party, which were a definite upgrade from the candles that come with the song books that are handed out as you enter the square. (The group that puts on the event provided everyone with song books and candles.)
The caroling lasted about an hour and was led by a group of about a dozen locals, including a priest from Saint Louis Cathedral.
Despite having a blast this event I have two observations:
1) some songs were unnecessarily song twice, back to back
2) Who sings Good King Wenceslas?!?!?
Definitely the worst carol EVER! Not to mention, it sounded awful because no one knew the tune and it was totally obvious! I recommend deleting it from next year's program.
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