Video: Lessons and Carols from King’s College

For many around the world, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, live from the candlelit Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, marks the beginning of Christmas. It is based around nine Bible readings which tell the story of the loving purposes of God. They are interspersed with carols old and new, sung by the world-famous chapel choir who also lead the congregation in traditional Christmas hymns. Here are the recently available videos for your enjoyment. Merry Christmas!

One choirboy at King’s College in Cambridge is given just 10 seconds’ notice before he is chosen to start the world-famous carol service broadcast to 30 million listeners.

Stephen Cleobury, who has directed the choir since 1982, selects one of the 16 choirboys to start A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols with a solo of Once in Royal David’s City on Christmas Eve.

He makes the last minute decision to avoid any jealousy among the boys, aged between nine and 13, and to prevent any unnecessary nerves…Many visitors queue overnight for one of the prized seats inside King’s College Chapel, where the service has taken place for 103 years. More UK Telegraph

Listen to the full program by clicking here and you can view a detailed program of this historic service here.