School in Derby holds Living Nativity, concert

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School recently held its annual Living Nativity & Christmas Concert at St. Mary Church in Derby. First grade students re-enacted the Nativity, the band played a variety of songs, and the chorus sang traditional Christmas carols in English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, and German. / Contributed photo

Derby Library to host Carolers at open house

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites everyone to its Annual Holiday Open House from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

In what has become a holiday tradition, once again highlighting the festivities will be a visit from the Connecticut Yuletide Carolers from 6-7:30 p.m.

These traditionally garbed Carolers will fill the cold winter air with the warm sounds of the season, bringing holiday cheer to young and old alike.
They will stroll throughout the Library, inviting all to sing along. Cookies and punch will be available throughout the day.

There also will be free holiday-themed basket raffles open to all visitors. 

As usual, this beautiful historic building will be decked, inside and out, in all its holiday glory.  Everyone is invited to take part in this special day.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.      



This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 

Christmas memories help us through the winter

Since Sunday was "The Twelfth Day of Christmas" I guess the holiday season is officially over.
I admit I'll miss it.

On Dec. 9 I posed two questions here.
I wondered what readers' favorite Christmas carols and songs were, and got several responses.
I thank all who played along.

My favorite carol is "O Come All Ye Faithful," and my favorite Christmas song is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" ~ especially the version by Judy Garland in the 1944 movie, "Meet Me in St. Louis."

Below are the results of the unscientific Yuletide poll. Feel free to add your favorites in the comments section.

 Andy said...

Hmm. Let's see. We just finished a video production that used 'Good King Wenceslas', and I'd have to say that's my favorite carol. Song? Probably 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!' and only partly because of it's perfect use in 'Die Hard.'

December 9, 2012 2:54 PM 

 Linda said...

Hmmm, good question. I'd have to say that my favorite Christmas song is "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and my favorite Christmas carol would be "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" though it's rather hard to pick a favorite!

December 10, 2012 8:59 AM 

 Lisa said...

Song - Mary Did You Know? -Kenny Rogers and Wynona Judd version

Carol - O Holy Night (especially when sung by Celine Dion)

December 10, 2012 9:08 AM 

 Anonymous said...

I think my favorite Christmas Carol is:"We Three Kings" because it's a song that I sang with my mother and was a challenge to remember the words. We both had fun with it!!!   Judy

My favorite Christmas song is: "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas". It's just such a beautiful song and puts me in a good mood.

December 10, 2012 3:55 PM 

 Michele said...

O Holy Night and White Christmas (Bing Crosby).

December 10, 2012 5:20 PM