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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: Twenty-five years on Public Radio

Most children, if asked, would say that their favorite day of the year (with the possible exception of their birthday) would be Christmas—or a day like it—when families gather and gifts are exchanged.

The "Flavored" Lady

Tony Holt recalls the importance of carols in his boyhood Christmas celebrations. "We also listened to them every year in the radio broadcast from King's. It was as familiar an event, and as indispensable to my parents, as the turkey, the crackers..."

The Story is Center Stage

The Rev. Linda Loving, of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reflects on the larger meaning of the festival.

The Gift Of Words And Music

By the start of the Christmas Eve service, many voices have learned the first verse of the traditional opening hymn, "Once in Royal David's City." But only one of the choir's 16 boy sopranos will be chosen to sing the solo.

Sir Richard Rodney Bennett

Photographs from Cambridge

Virtual Tour of King's College Take a virtual tour of King's College, the chapel, and the King's College Choir with this slide show.

King's College Chapel

More from King's College

History of the service, from the King's College site

Visit the King's College Chapel website to view this year's Order of Service as well as information about the Chapel and the Choir. Also find out more about the Chapel Foundation and how to become a supporter. The Chapel Foundation, established in 1997, raises funds to preserve King's College's international heritage and secure its future.