The hidden christian imagery in those victorian songs can not be denied ;-)

As far as The Licensing Act 2003 is concerned (and that is the point) - is matters not if you are singing The Lambeth Walk, Ilkley Moor or singing the direct fart of God. If you are singing it in a pub - it is illegal without Premises Licence entertainment permission.

Now if you were to sing these carols in a church - that would be different. But the reason why these carols are sung now in pubs and not church is rather back where we came in.

In 2005 - perhaps it is about time that folk were openly allowed to sing what they want to - where they want to and not made feel they have any reason to skulk around and keep their heads down?