What was Christmas caroling originally known as?

Answer 1

> The Christmas Carol was originally known as the Nativity Carol. The original carols actually referred to a type of circle dance without any verbal content. At the time people were forbidden from singing carols inside the Church but could sing them outside the Church.

> Nativity Carols, which were actually folk songs written by the people living in the countryside became quite popular. Similarly, Christmas caroling, with music unique in itself, dates back to the early days of Christianity.

> Christmas songs which were sung or composed at the beginning of Christianity are considered to be Hymns or Chants.

Answer 2

Christmas caroling was originally known as wassailing, which involved people going door-to-door singing to wish for good health and prosperity in exchange for food and drink. The tradition dates back to medieval times in England.

Answer 3

wassailing