Aspasia Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I know it isn't even Halloween yet, but I'm just excited about this idea. Here are the details on this Christmas sing: - All the neighbors know each other fairly well. We're not all best friends, but we chat a lot and everyone is very friendly. - There will be piano accompaniment, so it's not like you have to worry about your voice standing out. - There will be food: appetizers, hot chocolate, desserts. - There will also be activities for the kids after we sing several kid-friendly songs. Does this seem weird? Dh thinks that people wouldn't come because they would be uncomfortable. Is that true? Are most people uncomfortable singing, even in a group? I think people love to sing Christmas carols and this is a fun, festive environment in which to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I would come. I would visit, eat the appetizers and drink hot chocolate, but I wouldn't sing - unless there was some peppermint schnapps in the chocolate, and I'd had several. :laugh: I don't sing. But I would have fun anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Heck yeah. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I think it sounds fun! But, I'm not most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFG Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 So when do we show up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Um, yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'll house sit for the highest bidder, as I'd rather eat bees than attend the party. :) Maybe I'm scarred from having a Christmas sing sprung upon me. I accepted an invitation that said nothing about singing, then found out it was two hours of a singalong. I cannot sing. At all. But they wouldn't let me just listen (and even that was more than I wanted to do). I wound up holding a tambourine and seething with resentment. I know...quite the trauma. Hold me. So...no. But have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'll house sit for the highest bidder, as I'd rather eat bees than attend the party. :) Maybe I'm scarred from having a Christmas sing sprung upon me. I accepted an invitation that said nothing about singing, then found out it was two hours of a singalong. I cannot sing. At all. But they wouldn't let me just listen (and even that was more than I wanted to do). I wound up holding a tambourine and seething with resentment. I know...quite the trauma. Hold me. So...no. But have fun! Dh's family has a sing-a-long every Christmas. I love going, but when it comes to the singing, I just sort of mouth the words. Sometimes I do the bells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes. I would go. I can bring smoked salmon if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 We actually have! Our neighbors in Heidelberg (the best neighbors EVER) had a Christmas Eve open house every year, and each one of them learned a song on the piano just for the open house. All guests were asked to sing along. We had such a great time. I'm not a great singer, but other than James Bond, who studied opera in college and has a gorgeous voice, no one else was either. We just belted it out and had a great time. I would love to do this again. I miss those neighbors. They were the kind of neighbors everyone wants and everyone should strive to be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Absolutely! I find that kind of thing fun and festive. The past few years we've sometimes managed to go to more than one Christmas party that includes caroling or a sing-a-long. Fun, food, friends and singing - what's not to like?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I would come! I've hosted something like this before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'll house sit for the highest bidder, as I'd rather eat bees than attend the party. :) Maybe I'm scarred from having a Christmas sing sprung upon me. I accepted an invitation that said nothing about singing, then found out it was two hours of a singalong. I cannot sing. At all. But they wouldn't let me just listen (and even that was more than I wanted to do). I wound up holding a tambourine and seething with resentment. I know...quite the trauma. Hold me. So...no. But have fun! That sounds horrible! And that's exactly what I want to avoid, so I would definitely call it a Christmas sing. People will know what it is before they show up, so they can decide whether or not it's for them. I would never want to throw that on someone. I can't believe they forced you to sing. That's crazy. So sorry for your trauma. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 We go to one every year! It's so fun. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I think this is a lovely idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 It sounds like a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 With bells on! That's my kind of party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'd love it! Would they let me bring my fiddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yes, yes, yes. I miss singing in a group. I'd definitely go. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I live in the NE and that sounds like every single Christmas party I have ever been to in my life. What else would you do? Eat, drink, hang out with friends, let the kids run rampant and sing a few Christmas songs. Then everyone gives everyone wine and chocolate and you go home. Then you do it again a few days later with a different set of friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Heck yeah. :-) :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: I have for years been wanting to do this with my group of friends!!! And I'm tone deaf! Shoot, I would sing softly or hum in the background and snarf down the appetizers. I say GO!!!! Sounds like fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I would go and sing! I have a terrible singing voice, but who cares? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I live in the NE and that sounds like every single Christmas party I have ever been to in my life. What else would you do? Eat, drink, hang out with friends, let the kids run rampant and sing a few Christmas songs. Then everyone gives everyone wine and chocolate and you go home. Then you do it again a few days later with a different set of friends. I want to live near you and be your friend! Sounds like a hoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I want to live near you and be your friend! Sounds like a hoot! Sweetheart, you are welcome! We live in a big college town so many people live far from family. On Christmas day we host a big potluck and anyone who is in town is welcome to come. If you have guests in town, just bring them along, we'd love to meet them! We have a house full! We always make a cocktail (last year it was sangria) and I make one large entree, appetizers, drinks (alcoholic and non and lots and lots of juice for the kids), cookies and nibbles and then whatever else people bring is fine. We all huddle around the food while the kids go INSANE and have a good time. There is singing. Loud singing. I own a piano and usually there are several people who can play. We pass babies around. Once we had a snowball fight in the house. Everyone leaves early-ish and then DH and I take down the tree and then we get up and drive 6 hours to my mom's house for a second Christmas with her. I sit on her couch and drink eggnog for three days. Some day the kids will all be gone and we will have a sedate party, but I hope not for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I was going to say that it sounds absolutely dreadful. I am not a fan of singing. But red squirrel actually made it sound sort of fun, and if I am ever in her town at Christmas, I don't want to be barred from her party. So I have to watch what I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 What can I bring? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yes, I would and we have in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I have been invited to one for many years now and I never go though I love the quite nice gal who invites me. I do not like to sing in general. It's unusual for me to sing in the car or shower and I'd be mortified if even my dh heard me. It's taken me years to be willing to even sing those silly nursery rhyme things with my preschoolers in the privacy of our home. *blush* But I hear tell my friend has a wonderful fun turn out. So if you want to do it, then just do it and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I thought people only did this in movies. ETA:: Yikes, interesting post count in a Christmas thread! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I voted no but it's not because I think your idea is a bad one. I'm an introvert married to an introvert. I hate parties. We do just fine with 4 or fewer couples but more than that- no, thank you. Secondly, I do not sing. Ever. My children know I am not going to sing Happy Birthday like everyone else does. I seriously cannot sing. Not even a little bit. For years I lip synced when I had to sing in church or at birthday parties. Then about ten years ago I decided I was done with that. I am talented in many areas. Singing is not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 This sounds fantastic, and I would totally do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Well, no one ever HAS to sing. It isn't like a rule. There are always people who will sing enthusiastically, and it helps if there are children who know the words. Singing the songs from Mama Mia and Greece might have happened a couple of times. Maybe. I am neither confirming nor denying. I have another friend who hosts a traditional wassailing party and that does involve mandatory singing. But, she is a music teacher. She has people going in harmony and she only invites people she knows can sing. She is a bit weird and intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 sounds like fun. I grew up in the days when we'd sing Christmas carols in the foyer at school in the mornings during December. I was sad when they stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphus Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 My expat community had organized caroling, and I went despite not being able to carry a tune in a bucket. It was fun! Also there was the German hot wine (I can't spell it) supplied by the German lady (there is always one, lol) for carrying around the cold night, so that helped. It sounds like a great way to meet the neighbors- maybe you can be the lady with the wine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 There are always a few of those around here that everyone likes to go to. I usually avoid them because of the huge crowds involved, but the few I've gone to have been nice. Because yours is a first time and it might not be crazy crowded, I'd probably come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I voted no ~ but we don't celebrate Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 I knew I wasn't crazy! People love to sing carols and eat good food with friends! Dh thinks homeschoolers aren't a good sample because we're all a little unusual to start with, but I'm assuming the Christmas sings you all have gone to or hosted involve mostly non-homeschoolers, right? Whatever, dude. I already ordered our sing-along book for the piano. This thing is happening. (Speaking of piano music for sing-alongs, does anyone have a book they love? I'd love options.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I wouldn't, just because that sort of event/party is not my cuppa - not because I think it sounds terrible or anything. ;) And I hate Christmas carols/Christmas songs. Love the time of year - just don't care for the music. :D Now, a Christmas party with food and everything minus any carols? Count me in. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Sounds absolutely delightful. I'd be excited to be going to something like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 That would be awesome! You could make song sheets, too. I wish we lived near you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Absolutely! What time should we be there? I'll bring some cheese dip. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I can't sing, but I do anyway. Life's too short to care if I'm in tune! If I were throwing a party like this, I'd put something in the invitation like, "Feel you can't sing? Come anyway and just mouth the words! We'll never tell!" :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I would come. I would visit, eat the appetizers and drink hot chocolate, but I wouldn't sing - unless there was some peppermint schnapps in the chocolate, and I'd had several. :laugh: I don't sing. But I would have fun anyway. Bahahaha! My kinda lady. ;) My sentiments exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 It sounds fun! (And I'm an introvert too.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I would come and love it as would my whole family. But I think the name sounds pretty awkward. I can't come up with anything better except maybe sing-along. Using sing as a noun is just bugging me. But that could be my issue ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessAriel Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Sure I would! I love to sing and I used to do this with a group of families but that was a long time ago. I miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I'd love to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 *I* would go and love it. But, it would not be a family activity for me seeing as my husband and kids are Jews. It would not exactly be up their alley. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 No way. I hate to sing. I had an epiphany in church recently while we were slogging through the 40th stanza of some praise song: I am 45; I am a responsible adult; I do not have to sing if I don't want to. So I don't. I stand there and make a mental to-do list, or scan the crowd for fashion ideas, but I do not sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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