Christmas Eve Carols at the Collier - Thoughts and Pictures by UseppaGin - The tradition of caroling at the Collier Inn goes back at least 40 years. Some years inside, some years on the patio, voices join celebrating Christmas Eve. The number of singers was smaller this year, but the musical spirit couldn’t be contained. It was a robust mixture of fun and harmony. The Twelve Days of Christmas were celebrated with full-bodied musical and physical energy. Our leaders were all those under 35.