Noel froze for a second, his eyes widening. He had two choices: walk off in a huff or find the rhythm. He looked at Carol, saw her grinning, and decided to play along. He dropped his voice into a jazzy, walking bassline, mimicking the "Jack Frost nipping at your nose" rhythm while humming the refrain of his carol.
But then came Carol. She didn't have a book. She had a mischievous glint in her eye and a small brass handbell. The First Noel with Christmas Song & Carol
As Noel reached the final chorus, Carol didn't wait for him to finish. She stepped up and wove the melody of "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) directly into his harmony. The transition was seamless. The somber, ancient fields of Bethlehem suddenly felt like they were glowing with the warmth of a modern hearth. The crowd gasped. It was a "mashup" before mashups existed. Noel froze for a second, his eyes widening