TraditionsThe Carolers of Glen Rock have carried along many traditions throughout the years. Some of them, such as the Peanut Man, have followed the Carolers from the beginning. Over the past 168 years, many traditions have begun, stopped, and some have been revived. Glen Rock also developed a few other Christmas ideas, such as the Star on the hill behind Trinity UCC Church. Read below to find out more about the lovely traditions of the Glen Rock Carolers and how they add to the Christmas spirit of the town.
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Songs• Several old songs; some new songs added
• Silent Night (1930) • Raise Christians Raise (2003) • Awake, Arise Good Christians (2013) |
Festival• Taught carols
• Tradition of the festival made in 1848 • Held again in 2014 |
Peanut Man• Two men have taken this position
• Informs people that the Carolers are coming • Hands out peanuts • Started in 1848 |
Lantern• A lantern is carried by Associate members to signal the arrival of Carolers
• Tradition revived in 1972 |