And there are plenty of opportunities to hear choirs and join in yourself at both carol concerts and services in Wigan over the next couple of weeks. Here are six for starters.
1. Christmas is a time for singing
Christmas is a time for singing Photo: UGC
2. Wigan Rotary Club - Singing Christmas Carols - Grand Arcade
Wigan Rotary Club - Singing Christmas Carols
Grand Arcade Wigan, WN1 1BH
Saturday December 10, 10-12pm Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
3. Christmas Jumper Concert - St John Rigby College
Christmas Jumper Concert
St John Rigby College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, WN5 0LJ
Thursday December 15, 7-10pm Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
4. Christmas Choir Singalong - The Old Courts
Christmas Choir Singalong The Old Courts
Crawford St, Wigan, WN1 1NA
Sunday December 18, 6-8pm Photo: NW