As the holidays approach, so have holiday themed performances. Christmas carolers from Bethlehem and Beyond, a group led by the Three Forks Baptist Association, gathered at Boone Mall Friday, Dec. 2. Caroling at the mall has become a tradition in recent years for Bethlehem and Beyond. They will continue caroling Friday Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music has held many performances, the last one will be on Sunday, Dec. 11 with the Messiah Singalong starting at 6 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall.

Photos: MADELYN RIDNAL and JESSICA SCHRECK