I got there before she did (a branch was stuck on her car with all the storms we've been having!) and was immediately reminded why haven't been to one of these events in a long time. Last time was probably 5 or 6 years ago when I was living in Caen. I dragged MG & Béné to the local Anglican church for carols.
The problem each time has been the same: old churchy carols played too slowly in the organ. I have nothing against the old fashioned carols but they were SO slow!!! Plus the lyrics weren't the same as what we learned. And to top it off the French ones that they sang were REALLY churchy!!
I was so glad when my friend turned up and we snickered like naughty schoolgirls in the back pew.
Then afterwards we were invited to a 'pot' and the mulled wine hit the spot!
I got a chance to meet my friend's lovely daughters but didn't enjoy the conversation interrupted by old English ladies wondering where I was from. And then the horrified look when I said that I didn't live in Paris but live here full time. Yeah, that's right we haven't met before because unlike you I don't hangout with other Anglos all the time...
Sigh. I say next year my friend and I organize our own carols!! Jingle Bells biatches!! :-)
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Hello! I have been reading your blog for a while as a former assistante living in the NE of France. Congratulations on your citizenship by the way :).
The only thing I would say is would you not expect religious christmas carols in a church?
Looking forward to reading more:)
Hi! Thanks for your comment. I agree but it wasn't a service only carols. Plus I've gone to services in the states that were just more lively! I'm not against the religious songs, some of them are the most beautiful!
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