The mince pies are made, the truffles are in the fridge and the gingerbread was finished off days ago. Christmas day is a normal working day in Turkey but the expats have been busy with Christmas fairs and markets. The annual Carol Singing was held on Friday night which got everyone in the festive mood. I've asked several people and no one can be quite sure when the first carol singing event started in Bodrum, but it's been going for at least 20 to 25 years. I've missed the last 13 years but I don't think the song sheet has changed while I've been away. It began to raise money for the Orphanage in Muğla but for the last few years, the proceeds have stayed on the Bodrum peninsula and been donated to the Special Needs school in Yahşi.
This year's format was a bit different with a junior choir starting the proceedings, then the rest of us got a chance to waggle our vocal chords, lubricated with ample mulled wine.
The Junior Chorus
Priscilla and Geoff
Stalwarts of Carol Concert organization
Christmas Greetings.
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A very happy Christmas, BtoB and all the very best for the New Year. I love the way people take their Christmas traditions with them when they move house, even to a new country. :-)
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ReplyDeleteIt looks as though Bodrum is a leader in Christmas spirit. Have a great day tomorrow. As the fat guy in red once said, "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. Shame we missed the carol singing. I did the collection last year, rattling my little festive basket under everyone's nose!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very Merry Christmas to you and your Family and a Happy, healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteSo nice that Christmas is celebrated in Bodrum with some festivities.
Hope that Santa is extra good to you this year.....(((HUGS)))
Carols make a great start to the festivities.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time.
Mulled wine's always good for clearing the throat before a singsong. Good idea to do it for charity. Think there were a couple of carol singing events around Fethiye but they don't seem to be as organised as yours. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a fab New Year. Looking forward to your posts in 2013! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post - hope you had a lovely Christmas, so good to know all the expat action in Bodrum. I love the fact that Christmas brings family and friends together and the generosity it brings to the needed. A big toast for you, and best wishes for a happy new year!
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