It may surprise you to learn that today’s Advent carol originated in Ukraine. It was written in 1914, based on the Ukrainian folk chant “Shedryk”, about a swallow that sings the first song of Spring. (Way back when, the New Year began in Spring, and “Shedryk” is kinda focused on the New Year.)
We know it as “The Carol of the Bells.”
Here is the Muppets’ version, featuring Beaker, the Swedish Chef and Oscar the
Grouch.
You’re welcome.
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