Hello,

IMHO "soaling" is a spelling mistake! Traditionally one goes souling on All Souls Day. Singing the song is optional!

Like many songs...adaptions have lost the original meaning. In England, on Christmas Eve it was carol singing around the parish and on Boxing Day you collected your "box" or tip from grateful customers etc. IMHO going souling at Christmas would have been seen as opportunistic and earned one a clip round the ear!

Best wishes,

Peter