Carol

usgb/ˈkær.əl/
noun

A song of joy, typically one sung during the Christmas season.

They sang a beautiful carol by the fire.
Visual representation of "carol" - A song of joy, typically one sung during the Christmas season.

Often appears as...

  • sing a carol
  • carol of the bells

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Christmas carol, festive carol, traditional carol

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Celebration

Refers to joyful occasions like Christmas.

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Singing carols brings friends and family together during the holidays.
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Cultural Importance

Carols are part of holiday traditions in many cultures.

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Many families have the tradition of caroling in their neighborhoods.
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