caroling

Thân thiện

A group of friends goes caroling in their neighborhood on a snowy evening.

Definition

Noun: 1. The activity of singing joyful religious songs, especially Christmas carols, often in a group and outdoors: This refers specifically to the tradition of going from house to house or gathering in public to sing festive songs, typically associated with the Christmas season.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We went caroling in our neighborhood last night. (We went from house to house singing Christmas songs.)
  • The church organized an evening of caroling in the town square. (The church arranged a group singing event of Christmas songs.)
  • Caroling is a beloved Christmas tradition in many countries. (The activity of singing Christmas songs is a popular tradition.)

Advanced Usage

• "To go caroling": This is the standard phrase to describe the activity of traveling around to sing carols.
  • Every December, the choir goes caroling at the local hospital.

Variants and Related Words

• Carol (noun): A joyful song, especially a religious hymn associated with Christmas (e.g., "Silent Night" is a famous Christmas carol).
• Carol (verb): To sing carols, especially in a cheerful manner.
  • The children caroled happily.

Synonyms

• Singing (of carols): The act of performing carols.
• Wassailing: An older term, historically referring to singing carols while going from house to house, often wishing good health.

Related Phrases

• Christmas caroling: Specifies the seasonal activity of singing Christmas songs.

Học thuật

Noun

1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas)