{"id":133998,"date":"2021-12-08T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T13:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/?p=133998"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:26:02","slug":"students-sing-their-favourite-christmas-carols-at-the-christmas-carol-sing-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2021\/12\/08\/students-sing-their-favourite-christmas-carols-at-the-christmas-carol-sing-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Students sing their favourite Christmas Carols at the Christmas Carol Sing-in"},"content":{"rendered":"

The atmosphere was good during the Christmas Carols Sing-in in the pavilion on Monday afternoon. Many students demonstrated their musical talents by singing their favourite Christmas song. Booklets with song lyrics were handed out in advance so the audience could do their best to support the musicians.<\/p>\n

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ESN President Rolland Masebu opens the song fest.<\/span><\/p>

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After a cheerful opening by host and ESN chair Rolland Masebu, the afternoon started with an acoustic version of Last Christmas<\/em>. Psychology students Maxine and Celine chose this song for a reason: \u201cIt was the first song we thought of and it\u2019s great for a sing-along. Everyone can join in; it\u2019s the perfect starter!\u201d explained Maxine.<\/p>\n

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Celine and Maxine sing Last Christmas. <\/span><\/p>

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And she was right, as the audience already joined in enthusiastically right from this first song. The two will be going back to Germany for the Christmas holidays to celebrate Christmas with their parents. \u201cWe\u2019re driving home for Christmas,<\/em>\u201d they sang cheerfully.<\/p>\n

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Maxine and Celine. <\/span><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Dina (IBCoM) and Idil (IBEB) were already waiting to perform the Snowman<\/em> by Sia with IBEB student Deniz accompanying them on guitar. \u201cI don\u2019t actually celebrate Christmas, but I do like doing this. And the song by Sia is simply beautiful,\u201d stated Idil. They\u2019re also visiting their parents for Christmas but not without first giving a fantastic performance.<\/p>\n

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\nDeniz, Idil and Dina (the three in the middle).\n<\/span><\/p>

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Dina, Idil en Deniz sing Snowman by Sia.<\/span><\/p>

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The Sing-in also included more intimate songs and after a poignant version of Noel<\/em> the stage was cleared for IBA student Rixt who accompanied herself on guitar. Her best friend and biggest fan was sitting at the front. \u201cSanta Baby <\/em>doesn\u2019t have any particular meaning for me, but I wanted to take part and this was the only Christmas song I knew,\u201d explained Rixt.<\/p>\n

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Rixt.<\/span><\/p>

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Rixt sings Santa Baby<\/span><\/p>

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The afternoon ended with an energetic medley performed by Simos, Valentina and Panayiota. Panayiota addressed the audience before they started their final song: \u201cA lot of Christmas songs feel a little sad but let\u2019s end this afternoon with a cheerful message.\u201d Feliz Navidad<\/em> followed and the audience again joined in enthusiastically.<\/p>\n

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Valentina, Simos and Panayiota provide an energetic closing medley<\/span><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t

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