On Wednesday, Dec. 23, we heard a soft knock on our front door, and when opening it, low and behold, in front of our home on Milk Street were the COVID Carolers singing Christmas songs. These were the children and grandchildren of our friends, who back in the day did the same thing. They said they wanted their children to know a Portuguese tradition.

They had a sign that said “COVID Carolers” and another that said, “We won’t enter your home.”

In the days long ago, we went out caroling with their parents and our children. You would go to someone’s home you knew, and carol until they open the door and invite you in.

Once inside, you received a shot of brandy, and usually the people we visited would join the group and go on to another home. Sometimes our group would be 25 people before we ended for the night and everyone went home. We would do this just before Christmas.

It was so nice to see our friends’ children and grandchildren carrying on this tradition. Thank you to the Luiz family for bringing joy to us at this time.

Mr. and Mr. Richard Enos
Bristol