My dad started a tradition when we were young. It was one of this cherished Christmas memoires we looked forward to every year.

Around Christmas time my dad would rent a big trailer and attach it to his old truck. He’d invite everyone we knew to join us as we drove around the neighborhood singing Christmas carols. We were joined by people from our church, family friends, or relatives who climbed aboard this old rickety hay-filled trailer and began to sing. We wrap ourselves in blankets, and would have a have a steaming cup of hot cocoa in our hands. We’d move about 2 miles an hour through the neighborhoods as we sang at the top of our lungs. I cherish this memory and look forward to the day where I get to be the dad who organizes the hayride for my kids.

In the meantime, I’ve organized a hayride or two for the churches where I’ve served. After getting the correct insurance coverage I’ve connected a trailer to an old tractor or truck and drove through neighborhoods by our church singing carols. This is always been a magnificent time to minister to those in the neighborhoods. It is also been a great night of fellowship and fun for all who join – just like it was when I was a kid.

One of the things I put together for these hayride was caroling song sheets for everyone aboard.  I’ve posted those here for you to use in a Word document and PDF form. They are nothing fancy, but they’ll get the job done. Have fun! Sing loud!

caroling sheets (Word.doc)

caroling sheets (PDF)