Christmas carols are songs or hymns that have lyrics based on the Christmas theme and they are sung for several days ahead of Christmas. Carolers Christmas add spirit and authenticity to this widely celebrated holiday. These have thus, maintained the tradition of spreading cheer through hymns. Caroling in Toronto is one of the most common oral traditions that have been passed down through numerous generations. In the past most carolers traveled on foot, on horseback or by truck. Though they have been banned from marching in some areas, theirs is a popular tradition. Currently, some of the caroling singers perform in neighborhoods and churches for charity. There are several guidelines in getting ready for carolers Christmas in Toronto during the Christmas festive. It is a beautiful gesture for a person to show their appreciation by preparing for the carolers' arrival and offering them simple treaties upon their arrival. If the carolers are collecting for charity, an individual or family can make contribution.

Turning on the porch light in the early evenings is the first step in getting ready for carolers. It is helpful for the family to keep an open ear to know the carolers are in the neighborhood to be ready to greet them. Once the carolers Christmas are outside the door they should be offered a hot drink such as hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and chocolate candy wrapped in foil or other snacks that are readily available. Carolers Christmas can be from the same Toronto neighborhoods with those they are singing for or they may actually be members of one's family. Taking photographs is something the carolers would love very much especially if they are from that neighborhood. If they are from far they can leave their address and some of their photos can be sent to them. Those who are interested in joining the carolers as they go from house to house can ask to join them.

One does not really have to be a professional musician to take part in Christmas caroling. In fact friend's, family members or members of the same church in Toronto can organize themselves and have fun entertaining their neighbors by singing carols or playing the piano. This can be done by inviting friends or family members who love to sing. The pure enjoyment in singing is the key to being a caroler and church choirs or singing groups are perfect for this. However, other people can tag along and join in the singing. The carolers Christmas can use Christmas carol books since they may not know all the verses word for word. There are several songs, which are generally sung by most carolers all over the world and any group willing to entertain the neighborhood can buy books, which have some of those songs. The songs include "silent night", "jingle bells", "we wish you a merry Christmas", "twelve days of Christmas", "o holy night", "a child is born in Bethlehem", "jolly old Saint Nicholas", "from heaven high", "angels from the realm of glory" and "Gabriel's message".