Christmas concerts are typically hosted by schools but that wasn’t always the case. Oftentimes a community would come together to put on a performance for everyone to partake in and enjoy.
Alida has kept this tradition alive by hosting “Alida’s Old Fashioned Christmas Concert” where youth and adults performed. Held on Friday, Dec. 19, many attended the performance hosted in the Alida hall.
The Christmas Choir opened up the night with the singing of “O Canada,” which was followed by a Memorial Candle Lighting. The candles were lit in memory of loved ones; it was a way to have their loved ones who have passed there for the Christmas concert.
Performances throughout the evening included singing and both piano and guitar playing as well as Christmas readings.
The very talented performers had the audience clapping and cheering loudly after each performance.
They had a brief intermission and were treated to cookies and hot chocolate or hot apple cider. Santa, their special guest, made a stop at the hall following the performance which thrilled many youth.
The event was held as a way to get community members together and enjoying the holiday season, but it was also a way to fundraise for the local food bank to help others also have a happy holiday season.
