Last year, most carol singing in Britain was canceled because of the pandemic. This year, a group of roving singers was determined to carry on, despite the Omicron variant.
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
‘Caroling on the Edge’: A Christmas Tradition Returns
Last year, most carol singing in Britain was canceled because of the pandemic. This year, a group of roving singers was determined to carry on, despite the Omicron variant.
These Carol Singers Are Carrying on, Despite Omicron Variant
Last year, most carol singing in Britain was canceled because of the pandemic. This year, a group of roving singers was determined to carry on, despite the Omicron variant.
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