December is here, the decorations are out (granted they have been on display for a while at the local shopping centres) and Christmas lights are popping up in every neighbourhood.

December also means it is time for Christmas carols. On Friday December 15 Newcastle Herald and the Newcastle Permanent present the City of Newcastle, Carols by Candlelight at King Edward Park.

Before all the singing starts, take a look back through the Fairfax archives at the carols in the Hunter.

Do you have a carols photos to add to the gallery? Email jessica.brown@fairfaxmedia.com.au

CAROLS SONGBOOK

Grab a copy of Friday’s Newcastle Herald to get the eight-page songbook, so you can sing along to all the festive music at Carols by Candlelight.