Christmas Carols - Copyright Geoffrey Robinson / REX

That’s according to ChristmasstartswithChrist.com, an annual campaign designed to help churches and communities to remember the real meaning of Christmas. Its website has links to posters, leaflets, advent calendars and information to support churches at Christmas.

Meanwhile, it’s not just the herald angels who will be singing this year ? Premier Christian Radio is running an online poll to determine the nation’s favourite carols in the run-up to Christmas.