One of my favorite holiday songs has alway been “Carol of the Bells.” It has such a different tone than all the others.
It was only today that I learned that a Ukrainian composer wrote the music in 1916, and that the original lyrics had nothing to do with Christmas. The song was titled “Shchedryk” which means ‘bountiful evening’ in Ukrainian. It tells the story of a swallow flying into a family’s home to tell of the bountiful new year to come.
The Ukrainian version is so beautiful. YouTube version attached if you care to listen.
Careers: elementary school teacher, physical therapist, track and field coach. Observing, listening, and encouraging are my jams.My great joy in retirement is helping women of a certain age seize back their physical power.🏋🏻♀️🏃🏾♀️🚴🏼♀️🏋🏿♀️Sense of humor intact.#AltText Avi: Two black and white Cardigan Welsh Corgis with enormous ears and big brown eyes.#AtlText Header: Close-up of brown eyes on black and white dog.