KYIV — The catchy tune of "Carol of the Bells" may sound instantly familiar and evoke Christmas movies such as "Home Alone," but those humming along may have little inkling to the music's origins.
GMA Network: Carol of the Bells: How Ukraine independence song became a Christmas classic
Carol of the Bells: How Ukraine independence song became a Christmas classic
NPR: 100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine
"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. UKRAINIAN ...
100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine
The New York Times: ‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later
‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later
The New York Times: ‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
‘Carol of the Bells’ Once Filled the Air Here. Now It’s Only Bombs.
The Washington Post: ‘Carol of the Bells’ was born in a Ukrainian city destroyed by Russia
‘Carol of the Bells’ was born in a Ukrainian city destroyed by Russia
Classic FM: What are the lyrics to ‘Carol of the Bells’, and what are its origins?
We trace the journey of this popular carol – from its origins as a Ukrainian folk song, to ‘Home Alone’ soundtrack favourite. ‘Carol of the Bells’ is as instantly recognisable and irresistibly catchy ...