Orthodox Christmas in Western Ukraine from kolyadky Watch Video
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Description: People celebrating orthodox Cristmas in Western Ukraine. Traditionally in Christmas time people sing Carol-songs (ukr: Kol'yadky). Groups of people dressed in national ethic clothes are visiting houses, singing carols and then they are given a reward for singing. As a reward usually they get sweets, bread e.t.c.or nowadays money. This video represents the Hutsul traditional Christmas celebration.Kryvorivnya,Carpathian region,Ukraine.07.01.2011
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