I am not religious, but still fond of tradition, and religion-friendly, so I did (apprehensively) venture to the local church for a service of readings and music (congregation not allowed to sing; nor, I was amused to read, to hum).
The music was the organ and the choir, who are permitted to sing and hum too, I guess. Last year the church was packed; this year only 24 of us. Everything was very safety-first and well organised and I was glad I went. I didn't pray but I did think about the lives that have gone before, and about those that must once have sat in the same pew I occupied, on my own because of social distancing.
Christmas 2020
I am not religious, but still fond of tradition, and religion-friendly, so I did (apprehensively) venture to the local church for a service of readings and music (congregation not allowed to sing; nor, I was amused to read, to hum).
The music was the organ and the choir, who are permitted to sing and hum too, I guess. Last year the church was packed; this year only 24 of us. Everything was very safety-first and well organised and I was glad I went. I didn't pray but I did think about the lives that have gone before, and about those that must once have sat in the same pew I occupied, on my own because of social distancing.