Nine Lessons and Carols

In 1880, Edward Benson, Bishop of Truro - later Archbishop of Canterbury -  formalised a service with Nine Lessons for use on Christmas Eve.  The first service took place at 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve in the temporary wooden structure serving as his cathedral whilst the new cathedral was being built. Over 400 people attended this first service. 

Old St Paul's Church in Edinburgh makes the perfect setting.