In fact, she doesn't even really like the songs that much.

For her, it's all about making people smile.

"I just love the way that music brings people together," Mrs Ellis said. "When you see the joy from the stage of these little kids and families singing along and lighting the candles ... that's why I've been involved in carols for so many years."

Mrs Ellis spent two decades organising and performing in the Carols by Candlelight event in Griffith, and now, after two years off, she is set to be back on the mic in front of a sell-out crowd on Saturday night.

But don't expect her to have cold feet.

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"You know how you see those videos of kids singing, and there's that one colourful child who is just smiling and dancing more than everyone else, that's me," she laughed.

"I've always been a performer, still am."

While she may be looking forward to wowing the crowd with her rendition of Silent Night, she did admit that she isn't necessarily the biggest fan of Christmas songs.

Instead, her love for caroling is something that has been built by years of seeing it's ability to bring people together.

"It is just a fantastic way of fostering community and building bridges between church, schools, and community groups."

"It's not my favourite choice of songs ... but after doing it for so many years there's certainly some ones I love and I enjoy singing all of them - even the silly ones."

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The seasoned performer was full of praise for the way Griffith has embraced Christmas spirit over the past few years, and the way the town has been decorated to help spread that joyful feeling.

Mrs Ellis will be one of the singers performing at Carols by Candlelight on Saturday night.

The event, organised by Julie Andreazza and with music by Matt Segrave, kicks off at 7pm at Memorial Park on Saturday, December 12.