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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