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After a Ukrainian choir performed it at Carnegie Hall in 1921, an American arranger added new English lyrics. The melody went global. The origins got lost.
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
Carol of the Bells: The unknown Ukrainian folksong that everyone knows
There's a Ukrainian folksong that you know. Except that you don't know that it's Ukrainian, and a folksong. The enchanting music that became known to the world as "Carol of the Bells" from the pen…
euromaidanpress.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After a Ukrainian choir performed it at Carnegie Hall in 1921, an American arranger added new English lyrics. The melody went global. The origins got lost.
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
Now you know. euromaidanpress.com/2015/01/07/t...
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The lyrics aren't about bells ringing — they're about a swallow flying into a farmhouse and promising the master good sheep, money, and a beautiful wife.
December 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The lyrics aren't about bells ringing — they're about a swallow flying into a farmhouse and promising the master good sheep, money, and a beautiful wife.
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Over five years — 150 cities, three continents.
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
Inside Ukraine’s lost sovereignty battle that created world’s favorite Christmas song
A century ago, Ukraine's desperate fight for independence from Russia led to the boldest soft power gamble in history — and gave birth to the world’s most iconic Christmas hit.
euromaidanpress.com
December 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Over five years — 150 cities, three continents.
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...
The mission failed. By 1922, Ukraine was gone. The composer was shot in his sleep.
But the song conquered the world. Ukraine gave it away for free.
euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/24/i...