Church Bells

I have always loved the sound of church bells. They ring on the hour with a little glockenspiel followed by the ringing of the hour. At 6 am and 6 pm as well as noon the bells ring a little longer announcing the beginning and ending of the workday, as well as the lunch hour. We are so used to having watches and cellphones that show us the time. In the olden days people, especially the farmer,s depended on the ringing of the church bells. On special days such as Christmas and New Years as well as Easter the chuch bells are being rung a little more as well. Weddings and funerals are announced by church bells as well. What a lovely custome, having your life celebrated with church bells. It is such a peaceful sound. I quite miss it. I used to lay in bed and listen for them. Almost every village has at least one church with bells that echo through it in this wonderful custom.