Christmas at Montrose is undeniably one of the busiest times of the year. From our favorite traditions to academic stress, there’s always something to keep students and teachers busy during the holiday season.
One tradition that stands out from the holiday bustle is Lessons and Carols. In the midst of this lively time of year, it’s a peaceful night that not only brings the school community together to show what we learn in classes but to reflect on the religious virtues of the Christmas season with reverent songs and readings.
This year, the night started out with a procession of students holding candles and singing “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” as they walked from the mezzanine to their seats. From there, the smaller group performances began. The different chorus and acapella groups, handbells, and tone chimes, along with some other students and teachers, each took a turn presenting the carols they had been working on through the past months. The songs they played related to the excerpts of the Nativity story that students read in between. The night concluded with students, teachers, and families alike singing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.”
This night would not, of course, be possible without all of the support from the teachers who helped the students learn their music, providing them with the opportunity to perform and put their friends and families in a festive mood. Both the performers and the people who guided their performances can be proud of a job well done.
By Lilly Rose Madani ‘27, Contributing Writer
