The Heart's Delight - Islington Christmas Carols


Date: Dec 12
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
CC

Coffee & Culture 'The Moon Shines Bright, And The Stars Give Light' - The Heart's Delight - Islington Christmas Carols If you grew up in Heart's Delight - Islington, your Christmas memories might include waking up late at night to the sound of community men reverently singing two ancient carols, passed down for over a century, in the darkened porch of your home. Other communities in the area, such as Cavendish and Green's Harbour, also once practiced a version of this house-to-house caroling, but today the tradition remains strongest in Heart's Delight-Islington. Join folklorist Dale Jarvis in conversation with the local tradition bearers who are working, and singing, to keep this old Christmas custom shining bright. In partnership with the Mummers Festival Event ASL/English Interpreting Services are available through NLAD by request only to ASLservices@therooms.ca or 709-757-8090. We will do our best to accommodate requests made within two weeks of the scheduled event. Photo courtesy of Geraldine Legge.

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Kickstart your weekend by joining us at The Rooms! Spend Saturday mornings with your little ones in our charming Harbour View Room. It's a delightful opportunity for unguided playtime amidst a variety of toys and books for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.

No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm!

Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. Our program room can host up to 20 adults with their little ones.

The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.

With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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