Ringing bells on Christmas Eve

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Have you heard about thus the plan is to ring bells outside at 6pm on Christmas Eve fb.me/e/2ZmVN5A8h

I’ll be at church where the bells are rung every year. Nativity, carols and then Mass at 6:30pm

But we can't be sure of that this year though.
Yes, normally I'd be singing carols out on the green, but I suspect that won't be happening in 2020.

@Lindy2 - love it

Who owns a bell? Me . In the box of percussion stuff from when the dc were younger. But when (adult) ds was confined to bed for a few days a few years ago and jokingly said he needed a bell to "summons" us, I was pretty impressed at how many people did offer him a bell - so some other people must have them too.

[quote myhobbyisouting]@StrawBeretMoose what kind of people are they? [/quote]
They are probably the type who are getting the decorations down from the loft very soon and watching Christmas films already and saying how many sleeps it is until Christmas. I know because my sister is one of them.

The bell ringing... for Santa. Who isn’t real

I live next to a carillon- there are bells every fifteen minutes, and then hours of tunes on a Saturday. Last NYE we got about an hour and forty minutes of tunes around midnight!

I don't have a bell as such but a few Christmas decorations with bells on them so we'll just use them. I think it's a lovely idea for the kids.

@Cocomarine

I’m not interested in doing it, and just find it odd.

The NHS clapping... it was a moment every week where I was reminded to pause for thought about keyworkers, and I liked that it was a celebration of actual people.

The bell ringing... for Santa. Who isn’t real. I get that it’s actually “for” children, but I figure most are having a perfectly fine Xmas anyway (even if with less people than some would have) or if they’re having a shit Xmas, ringing a bell isn’t going to make any difference at all.

I’m not the Grinch, I shan’t scowl if I hear people do it. It’s just not something that has engaged me at all.

What do you mean Santa isn't real? I've been lied to my entire life!

We will be at my husband’s sister’s grave. She died on Christmas Eve."

All day and night? Or do you mean kids shouldn't have 2 minutes of cheer because you have a sad anniversary to deal with?

Well, you're nice aren't you?

I’m also not really sure I want DC totally wound up right at bedtime on xmas eve..

I imagine if people don't have bells they'll be able to ring via phones and iPads. But it's not an idea that fills me with any enthusiasm.

We are doing it

I’ve even ordered these sweet letters as part of it.

The bell ringing... for Santa. Who isn’t real.

FFS - can you not at least put a spoiler alert on this? 😇

Only if I can find one and if I make it to my parents’.

Sorry not in the mood for this. Having been conned and lied to by the powers that be tends to elicit this reaction.

One suggestion i do have for those that are interested is the small bell from a Lindt chocolate reindeer.

@Lindy2 - I am probably the world’s soppiest cat lover, but your post made me properly laugh. Have now got a mental image of households all across the UK shaking their cats on their doorsteps!

However, mine would be really pissed off - as no collar and therefore no bell 🤣

@BournvilleGreen

I live next to a carillon- there are bells every fifteen minutes, and then hours of tunes on a Saturday. Last NYE we got about an hour and forty minutes of tunes around midnight!

I've played at a brass band festival which takes place in a town with a carillon. Which makes some soulful quiet sections interesting if you time it badly!

I think this is a sweet idea. My DPs have some jingle bells (the type that Velcro round your wrist) from when we were little. I don't think they're the type of thing you get rid of really.

No bell here either, so I shall put a couple of handfuls of cutlery in the tumble-dryer and open the kitchen door.

DH and I will be merrily cavorting down our street in full Morris dancing regalia - it's a family tradition since the 1840's.😉

Im doing it i think my little one will love it and that's what it's all about, just making everything that little bit more magical.

disclaimer, my Christmas stuff goes up on 15th Decrmber

@TwoLeftSocksWithHoles actually laughed out loud at your bell

The only bells we would love too hear would be Santa's Sleighbells!

I've got a gong, can I put that outside and use that instead

It's not for me (39-live alone) but I actually think hearing all the little bells ringing out in the darkness on xmas eve would sound really pretty.
I like it, and I wasn't a 'clapper' either.

“Help Santa fly his sleigh”? He’s managed it every other year without the need for bloody bells!

It's been a tough year for Santa too. The kids want to help

@Lindy2

We'll do it. It's just a little bit of harmless fun that the kids will enjoy. I really don't see the problem. If it's not your thing and your children don't want to do it keep your door shut.

I'm not sure "what kind of person " that makes me. Perhaps one that is trying to make what may be a rather flat Christmas a bit more fun for my kids.

I think it's lovely for the kids and I don't even have kids myself,

@Lindy2

Who owns a bell? Where do you buy one?

I'm planning on using the one from my cat's collar. I will take the collar off the cat first though - I'm not planning on shaking the whole cat. 😂

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