Comments on: Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing

By: Mr. Local History Project

Mr. Local History Project — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:32:05 +0000

In reply to Barry Owen Furrer. We were given these names so thank you so much for the updates.

By: Barry Owen Furrer

Barry Owen Furrer — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:04:08 +0000

May I offer the following corrections ~

Morris Birnbaum should read “Norris” Birnbaum

Rev. Rudolf J. Keyle should read Rev. Rudolf “J.S. Keyl”

Best wishes and congratulations on the centennial anniversary of this event!

By: Patsy Motter Nies

Patsy Motter Nies — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:21:28 +0000

I’ve been a North Dakotan for 53 years; right now on Maui. Every Christmas Eve means the Carol Sing no matter how long I’ve been away from home (BHS ’60). You have NO idea how much your live broadcast means to this expat and I’m sure many others. Thank you so very much for this. Of course I remember Mr Carswell leading us in song.

By: Mr. Local History

Mr. Local History — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:51:35 +0000

We are looking for any early year photos if people have to share. Please drop us an email at info@mrlocalhistory.org if you have any. Thanks!

By: Betsy Richards

Betsy Richards — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 19:02:13 +0000

My father was John Carswell who led the BR Carol Sing for many years. After a major heart attack, he led the event one last time in 1974 before his death in May 1975. My maiden name was Betsy Carswell, and I played trombone at the Carol Sing from 1947 until
1993. What fun, despite the weather & occasional frozen trombone slide. I’m so glad this wonderful event continues. Thank you to all who make it happen.
Betsy Carswell Richards, Eastham, MA betsyann35@aol.com