“Carol of the Bells” is a popular Christmas carol composed by Mykola Leontovych in 1904 with lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky. The song is based on a folk chant known in Ukrainian as “Shchedryk”. Wilhousky’s lyrics are copyrighted, although the original musical composition is not. ref. Wikipedia – Great music and Home Alone is a great film, music arrangement John Williams.
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How Ukrainian Shchedryk became a worldwide hit Carol of the Bells
Ukraine — the country that gave Christmas magic to the world!
Back in the 1916, a genius Ukrainian 🇺🇦 composer Mykola Leontovych used one of the oldest melodies of Ukrainian folklore to create a true masterpiece — a Christmas carol called #Shchedryk.
And now every Christmas, the whole world sings the Carol of the Bells – Shchedryk’s English version. What is the history behind it? How it became popular? Why the main symbol of Shchedryk is a swallow?
Explore in the video! 🎞
Created with the support of the British Embassy Kyiv, Leontovych Institute (Tina Peresunko) and Plusone social impact.