Serial daters will know that going out and meeting new people can get expensive fast. The receipts for lavish meals and stints in romantic cocktail bars can stack up quickly if you’re not careful. But, you don’t have to flash the cash to have fun with your flame this festive season. A cost-effective date idea we think you should give a go this winter is Christmas Caroling.
So if you’re stuck for things to do on Christmas Eve with your partner or new Bumble connection, this guide to Christmas Caroling should give you some major inspiration.
What is Christmas Caroling?
You may have heard of it before, but what is Christmas Caroling?
Essentially, you and your Bumble connection wrap up warm, head to your local area and sing Christmas songs in cool bars, fun event spaces or even on people’s doorsteps. Can you picture anything more wholesome than that?
The main aim is to raise money for charitable causes through singing. However, you can also do this Christmas Eve date idea for fun. Whatever reason you decide, you’re still pretty much responsible for spreading festive cheer. So no pressure!
The best part about Christmas Caroling is that it is free. So if you’re looking for an affordable festive date, this could be the activity for you.
What Christmas Carols should you sing?
Warm up your vocal cords because one of the only way to participate in Christmas Caroling is by singing your heart out!
Traditionally, those who have done Christmas Caroling in the past usually sing hymns.
However, there are no rules involving this exciting Christmas Eve idea for couples. So, you can sing newer Christmas or holiday themed songs for as long as you want.
So, whether you’re a traditional song lover or prefer today’s newest festive songs - there should be plenty to choose from.
Before heading out with your date, why not mark down your favorite Christmas songs together? It’s sure to be a great conversation starter, and you might learn something new about one another too!
It’s also good to have a rough idea of what songs you’ll be singing ahead of time. You don’t want to saunter up to a venue with one of you singing one tune while the other belts out another.
How to plan a Christmas Caroling route
You know the saying - fail to prepare and prepare to fail. So it’s worth taking time out to plan a Christmas Caroling route.
If you want to do a small set in a bar, then ring ahead! You should go and see the owners a couple of days before and ask if you and your date can sing for 30 minutes. Live music at Christmas time is always welcome, but remember to be respectful.
If you’re thinking of hitting your neighbour's houses on this Christmas Eve date, head only to the doors of those you know. You don’t want to knock on strangers’ doors when it’s dark out!
Another of our favorite ideas for Christmas Caroling is following up your singing date with another activity. Why not end your route at the local cinema, a casual restaurant or your house for a movie marathon?
The main thing to remember is to stay safe. Always stick to areas you know and only go to places that you are familiar with.
Christmas Caroling date ideas - sips and snacks
This free festive date doesn’t have to stop at the singing. There are loads of ways you can enhance this festive evening together.
One of our favourite Christmas Caroling ideas is making pit stops in date night bars. You can warm up with mugs of spiced mulled wine between numbers or even sip on creamy hot chocolates to get out of the blizzard.
Another idea for Christmas Caroling you can implement is heading to local pizza joints between sets. Pizza is, of course, the best walk-and-talk comfort food. You and your date can even order each other different flavor combos - it’s sure to be eye-opening!
What to do if this is your first date?
If you and your new connection are meeting up for the first time, we recommend first going to a public place to break the ice. A meet-up before the date will help to stimulate conversation and boost confidence. Remember, some people aren’t comfortable singing in front of someone they just met!
Another of our Christmas Caroling ideas is to invite some of your best friends. The first date can still be romantic. However, you’ll also have that added level of support and safety. It’s also bound to be a little less awkward, and your date could make some fast friends too! The more, the merrier, right?
- What outfit to wear to go to Christmas Caroling?
Remember that your new favourite Christmas Eve tradition for couples usually takes place outside. So it’s bound to be cold. Therefore when selecting your Christmas Caroling outfit, you should go for warmth. Think chunky knits and thick sweaters. If you're wearing thin T-shirts and cardigans, make sure they are layered.
Your winter date outfits should also include pants, jeans or a skirt with woollen tights. As you’ll be spending a lot of time outside, you could also wear a knitted hat, fluffy mittens and maybe even some ear muffs.
As you walk around the town singing, you and your date might want to opt for some sensible shoes. These could be sneakers or boots. We don’t recommend you wear heels while Christmas Caroling unless you want to wind up on the floor.
We think Christmas Caroling is one of the best Christmas Eve traditions. It’s also a great excuse to cosy up afterwards with your new date and a mug of mulled cider. So, will you be trying out a Christmas Caroling date this season?
