Rachel and Becky have made a programme about winter traditions so Tar Barrels In Dale should be featured. Not something I'd heard of but am fascinated by these old traditions. Something else to put on my tick list.
artygran I agree about in The bleak midwinter its best with the Harold Darke tune. I have also just done a Bob Chilcott version "Midwinter" which is a lovely gentle tune.
MishapDaisy Bethlehem Down is wonderful. Also The Three Kings! Peter Cornelius .
I also go for "Lo he comes with clouds ascending." You can't beat a good Charles Wesley hymn! with a chorus.