Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine is the birthplace of one of the world's favourite carols, the Carol of the Bells. But there are few signs of Christmas in the city this year. Just a dusting of snow on ...

Modern celebrations can feature caroling groups adorned in traditional ... along with other Ukrainian Christmas traditions, such as Malanka, from public life. Religious practices were viewed ...

The most famous Hutsul tradition is koliada. Similar to the Western carol singing ... one of the first in Ukraine to switch to the Gregorian calendar and celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25, not ...

In addition, a complete taboo on Christmas Carols and Verteps has been imposed ... will hold accountable those who emasculate Ukrainian traditions with such fierce hatred," the CNR emphasized.

Sunday Worship from Ukraine is led by Nadiyka ... a blackout Our good cheer and Christmas merriness do not stem from the sweetness of the season, meaningful traditions, mesmerising music, and ...

This Christmas melody ... In this 1922 recording, the Ukrainian National Chorus performs the song in Carnegie Hall. An American composer adapted "Shchedryk" into "Carol Of The Bells" in 1936.