Might “Carol of the Bells” be the most ironic holiday song there is? It purports to be a song about, well, bells, but its most popular versions instead feature human voices or electric guitars.

Did you know that Carol of the Bells comes from Ukraine? Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych wrote Shchedryk in 1916, originally as a winter folk song. The Ukrainian National Chorus brought the ...

"Carol of the Bells" is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs on Earth, and we have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world." According to the Ukraine government website ...

“Carol of the Bells” is a classic Christmas carol for a reason: Its simple four-note refrain is easily adaptable across genres and, depending on who’s singing it, it can sound ...

‘Carol of the Bells’ is as instantly recognisable and irresistibly catchy as any Christmas song. ‘Merry, merry, merry, merry, Christmas!’ the carol chirps. Its music – composed in a minor key – hooks ...

rewriting the lyrics as the “Carol of the Bells” we know today. “But that wasn’t possible during the Soviet period,” Potoczniak said. “There would be some real consequences for anyone ...

Staff Sgt. Grace Bauson delivers a stunning harp solo of "Carol of the Bells," showcasing her unique arrangement. Many U.S. Soldiers who are muscicians often reimagine familiar tunes, blending ...

"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.

It’s a traditional year, as “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “Carol of the Bells” (just barely) are the only two carols from the 20th century to advance this far. Did you know the music ...

By Rob LeDonne For years, the composer John Williams made the twinkling Christmas favorite “Carol of the Bells” a staple of his seasonal program. “It’s a beloved carol that beautifully ...