It is a highlight in the festive calendar, when hundreds turn out for the service at Leeds Minister which sees donations made to Martin House Children’s Hospice and presents left under the tree for the Cash for Kids Mission Appeal.
This year’s service was introduced by the Rev Canon Paul Maybury, the Rector of Leeds City Parish and Leeds Minster, followed by readings from YEP editor Joseph Keith, lifestyle specialist Abbey Maclure and reporter James Connolly.
Former ITV Calendar presenter Duncan Wood rounded out the evening with a reading of classic Christmas poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.
The congregation was also treated to performances from the Minster Choir and the Yorkshire Evening Post Brass Band, while the audience was invited to join in with the carols.
Photographer Steve Riding was there to capture all the festive magic. Here are the best pictures –
Former ITV Calendar presenter Duncan Wood rounded out the evening with a reading of classic Christmas poem ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas.
![The Minster's choir gave renditions of carols during the service.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNjNjBjOTI0LWYwNjAtNDZiNi1hNGQzLTA1ZjFkMjI0YzYxYToxYTE5NTNmZS1mNjM1LTQ1ZmEtOTc2NS02ZWQ0OTFlNDgwNTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Yorkshire Evening Post Carol Service
The Minster's choir gave renditions of carols during the service.Photo: Steve Riding
![This year, there were refreshments available to purchase both before and after the service, including hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3OTlkMGQwLTQ4NWMtNGMyMC1hYzU3LWVlNmZmMTk1OWRhNDo5NDU0NDJkOC0xZTQ4LTRiZjQtYTcxYS1lZDU5OTA2MWQ3MTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Yorkshire Evening Post Carol Service
This year, there were refreshments available to purchase both before and after the service, including hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows.Photo: Steve Riding
![The largest Christmas toy appeal in the UK, Mission Christmas is an annual campaign run by charity Cash for Kids and supported by Pulse. Last year, the campaign collected £14.1million in gifts and cash donations, which was used to make sure that 286,073 children and young people had presents to open on Christmas Day.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAwMzJlNTI1LTMyNjYtNDIwZC05M2EyLTJjY2EzZDMzMzM1ZTpkOGZkOTY2OS1iMmExLTQ5NTctOWY4ZC00MWM0NGY4NGNhY2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Yorkshire Evening Post Carol Service
The largest Christmas toy appeal in the UK, Mission Christmas is an annual campaign run by charity Cash for Kids and supported by Pulse. Last year, the campaign collected £14.1million in gifts and cash donations, which was used to make sure that 286,073 children and young people had presents to open on Christmas Day.Photo: Steve Riding
![The Yorkshire Evening Post brass band gave a performance.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk5OTIxYmVlLWJjMmUtNGNkMi04ZmQxLWE5MWJlMWVlYTE5MDpmMzQzZDI4Zi1lNzYzLTQyNGEtYTNiMy1kNDBkZTczZGY5Nzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
10. Yorkshire Evening Post Carol Service
The Yorkshire Evening Post brass band gave a performance.Photo: Steve Riding
![It is one of the most popular events in the city as people flock to hear the Minster's choir perform during the service.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFiZmViMWJkLTA3ODEtNGJlNi1iYThlLWU5MmFlNWJhNDc5ZDo0ZWZhYzY0Yi1jMzJjLTQ1NTYtYTMxNS0zY2VlMTE1MmE2Nzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Yorkshire Evening Post Carol Service
It is one of the most popular events in the city as people flock to hear the Minster's choir perform during the service.Photo: Steve Riding
![Guests were welcomed to join in with the carols.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY4ODNlNmUyLTk4NzEtNGQzYi05ZTFjLTdhMzBmODExYzdmMzpiMmEwNDM0Ni00OTY2LTQxNWItYjRlYy00OGNjYTI3ZjllYmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Yorkshire Evening Post Carol Service
Guests were welcomed to join in with the carols.Photo: Steve Riding