Songs of Praise presenters each choose their favourite carol, and some are sung by candlelight in Winchester to celebrate Christmas. Sean Fletcher visits the Hospital of St Cross to find out about their tradition of giving food to pilgrims, and he catches up with former presenter Debbie Thrower, now a lay cannon in Winchester Cathedral. Carols include O Come All Ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, When a Child Is Born and Once in Royal David's City.

An audience of 5,000 sing at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate New Year's Eve. The programme features performances by former Westlife star Shane Filan, Mary-Jess and the boys' choir Libera.