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"This may be true, but on the other hand, I see nothing wrong with tradition. In this ever-changing world today, I for one take comfort in the fact that some things do not change. \n  \nWithout wishing to open the proverbial can of worms, several years ago, my own church became 'experimental' in its style of worship (although thank God, we did manage to retain most of the music) - the result? We lost whole swathes of our congregation, largely because they did not know what to expect for the Mass - anything could have happened. \n  \nThese days, our sevices are rather more predictable and, like it or not, our congregation has stabilised and, whilst it may be growing slowly, we have regained the trust of some of our number. I realise you were referring specifically to a carol service, but the same thought appiles - what, in any case, is wrong with following a tradition of a layout of nine lessons? \n  \nExperimental worship (for any form of service) may work for some here - but it did not for us. Simple as that. \n  \nSometimes it is good to be informed by historical reasons. "
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