The event — an Anglican Christmas tradition that weaves carols and hymns together with readings from scripture, telling the Christmas story in words and music — replaces the usual first Sunday Evensong.

This year, Saint Andrew's will present another free Lessons and Carols service. The Jan. 6 service will celebrate Epiphany, the culmination of the Christmas season in the arrival of the wise men.

Both will be directed by John Renke and feature the Cathedral choir as well as Hawai'i's largest pipe organ.

Both services begin at 5:30 p.m.