Around 500 people, equal to half the population of the village, attended events at Freuchie Parish Church over the first weekend in Advent. On Saturday, a Christmas fair was held and then a Messy Church focussing on the Christmas story. That evening a community carol service was held outside the church and the Christmas tree lights were turned on. On the Sunday morning, a special service looking at Christmas music was led by the Rev Ian Hamilton. All of this was in very seasonal surroundings due to the heavy snowfall on Saturday morning.